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SARANAC LAKE — Warnings of impending doom as Hurricane Sandy roared into the Northeast Oct. 29 prompted the cancellation of a second debate between the two candidates for Harrietstown supervisor.

Therefore, the Valley News was not able to print a story about a debate, only reflect on what’s been an extraordinary race between Harrietstown Councilman Bob Bevilacqua (R) and Saranac Lake Village Trustee Tom Catillaz (D).

Since being chosen by their respective parties in August, the race had been intense, yet civil. For seven weeks, they pressed the flesh, updated their Facebook pages, made campaign videos, and issued numerous press releases with platform rhetoric about issues such as the Adirondack Regional Airport, the town’s business park and taxes.

“Tax Cap” Tom and “No Nickname” Bob fought the good fight through public appearances, door-to-door trips around town and in the media.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown Social Center is seeking local artisans for their annual Christmas Craft Fair on Friday, Nov. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors must commit to both days. Merchandise must be handmade and submitted for approval. After Nov. 2, all applicants will be considered. Vendor applications are available at the Social Center and our website: www.elizabethtownsocialcenter.org. Contact the Social Center for more information at 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Horace Nye Home residents are getting ready for their annual Food Sale and Craft Fair on Friday Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Each year, "cooks corner" bakes up some goodies to sell plus they take orders for holiday pies. They are making Chili and Cornbread for lunch serving 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is room for a few more vendors, so if you would like a table, please contact Bertha Rand 8732266. The cost is $10 per table. You can order your 10-inch holiday pies: pumpkin, apple, and fruit.

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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Members of the Essex County Ways and Means Committee heard thanks and an appeal from the United Way. Executive Director John Bernardi was joined by 2013 Campaign chair Gayle Alexander during the Oct. 22 meeting of the committee to talk about the support that they had received from the county employees.

“It has made a real difference and is very helpful,” Bernardi said. “We have been doing some very important work throughout the region, and we are

making an impact having this network of services available supported by private dollars is very important. We provided services during last year's disaster working closely with Randy Douglas and Bill Ferebee, among others.”

“Many of these services touch the lives of the people that we work with in our towns,” Alexander said.

The duo also requested that the county supervisors offer the same opportunity to present the campaign to employees in their towns, as they do at the county.

“Give the town employees the same opportunity to join in this,” Bernardi said. “We are not arm twisters; we want to inform people about the im-

portance of what we are doing and then give the people the opportunity to support the network.”

“Give the campaign a chance in your towns,” Alexander said. “We will come anywhere to talk to people about this campaign.”

Chesterfield Supervisor and 2012 campaign chair Gerald Morrow said that the work of the United Way continues in communities throughout the county.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Members of the Essex County Task Force Against Domestic Volence honored victims of the crime in a ceremony on Oct. 16 at the County offices.

“Mourning those who have died; celebrating those who have survived; and unifying those who support victims,” was the goal of all who attended the event.

Outside the tent set up for the event were purple blocks spread Peices of the Essex County STOP Domestic Voilence Task Force Clothesline on the ground to sym- Project were hung on the lines for the event on Oct. 16.

Photo by Katherine Clark bolize a memorial for victims of domestic s a g e s . T h e w o m a n , w h o community. violence. There were white a s k e d t o re m a i n a n o n y “Four million American b l o c k s t o s y m b o l i z e s u r - mous, said she was at the are victims of domestic vivivors. Between the blocks ceremony as a survivor. olence every year, and one were red roses. “ I d o n ’ t w a n t m y h u s - t h i rd o f A m e r i c a n s a re Hanging over the roses b a n d t o k n o w I ’ m h e re , ” witnesses of domestic vioa n d b l o c k s w e re s h i r t s she said. lence,” Douglas said. made by victims or friends The woman said she had “Only a coordinated effort a n d f a m i l y o f v i c t i m s o f b e e n m a r r i e d f o r f i v e of all member of the comd o m e s t i c v i o l e n c e . T h e y e a r s , a n d f o r t h e l a s t munity can help end vios h i r t s , d e c o r a t e d b y v i c - t h re e y e a r s s h e s u ff e re d lence against women.” tims of domestic violence District attorney Kristy physical and verbal abuse or thier friends and family by her husband. She said S p r a g u e s a i d t h ro u g h a l l a re p a r t o f a N a t i o n a l t h a t i t w a s a c o - w o r k e r of the court cases she sees Clothes Line project to air who essentially saved her annually, it never ceases to the voices of victims. The by giving her and her two amaze her how more and project gives an avenue to c h i l d re n a s a f e p l a c e t o m o re c a s e s o f a b u s e a n d those affected by violence stay. The services offered d o m e s t i c v i o l e n c e c o m e to express their emotions

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Railroads to develop Pullman service from New York City to Placid

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andy@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID — Within several years, operators of a tourist excursion train here hope to see high-end visitors from New York City traveling to the Olympic village the oldfashioned way: on a restored Pullman sleeping car.

The pricey trips could help resurrect the 118-mile Adirondack Railroad corridor between Remsen and Lake Placid, a goal of the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), which currently operates the Adirondack Scenic Railroad excursions around Lake Placid and Old Forge. And the Pullman trips are only possible with the help of Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC, a global railroad company.

“It’s great news for the region,” ARPS President Bill Branson said shortly after the partnership announcement was made in a press release Oct. 25. “It’s great news for all these little towns and villages that need a little boost.”

Iowa Pacific already has experience in the Adirondack Park; it operates the Saratoga & North Creek Railway, which offers daily service from Saratoga Springs to North Creek in the warm months, a Polar Express train during the holiday season, and a Snow Train for skiers in the winter. It also connects to Amtrak service in Saratoga, making it possible for tourists to travel from New York City to North Creek in one day for several days of the week during the summer.

“We are grateful to ARPS for the opportunity to work together on a project that can bring a dramatic rail service improvement to the Adirondacks,” Iowa Pacific Holdings President Ed Ellis said in the press release.

“Iowa Pacific has been working to revive rail corridors across the U.S. and in other countries for freight and passenger service for over a decade, and our recent success with the Saratoga and North Creek is an indication of what can be done in the Adirondack market.”

Ellis said he believes the higher-end travel audience in New York City is ready to respond to a first-class overnight experience on historic Pullman cars through the Adirondacks to Lake Placid.

“While we are quite aware of the structural challenges involved in developing this kind of service, we believe we are uniquely qualified to assist ARPS and this agreement

Schematic of the restored Pullman car called “Adirondack Club,” which was built in 1950 for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Originally the Blue Ridge Club, this is a flat-end observation car that has been rebuilt a couple of times over the years and is now the premier accommodation on Pullman Rail Journeys. is a first milestone in working toward the vision,” Ellis said in the release.

ARPS and Iowa Pacific have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes their new working partnership.

Under the agreement, the parties will work together on the full development of a joint plan that can be submitted to the New York State Department of Transportation and form the basis of business discussions with Amtrak and other stakeholders. Iowa Pacific will bear the equipment and operating costs and risks, and will be open to partnering in the costs of capital improvements required on the rail line, to be defined as part of the full plan. The plan will also include outreach to several of the major hotels and resorts in Lake Placid.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do, and we’ve got a few hurdles that we’re going to have to work very hard at to make happen,” Branson said. “The corridor ’s going to need a lot of work before we can run trains up there.”

ARPS officials thought of the Pullman car idea and called Iowa Pacific in 2011, according to Branson. They’ve been working on a draft of the plan all summer. They’ve seen what Iowa Pacific did in North Creek.

“What they’re doing over there is great, but Ed Ellis, the president of Iowa Pacific has railroads all over the country, in the U.K. and South America,” Branson said. “They’re proven successful operators, and I believe they have the interest of the region at heart.

There are just so many ways that so many people can benefit from this, and he gets it.”

Iowa Pacific owns the Pullman Sleeping Car Company, which restores Pullman passenger, dining and sleeping cars from the glory days of high-end train travel and offers excursions. There are 70 cars in various stages of restoration.

This year, the company is launching Pullman Rail Journeys, operating high-end overnight excursions similar to those operated in many areas of Europe, such as the famous Orient Express. The first tour venture will begin in early November from Chicago to New Orleans, with sleeping accommodations ranging from $1,950 for a Class B bedroom and $2,850 for a Class A master bedroom. Class D accommodations run $600 for upper berths and $900 for lower berths.

That’s a one-way price, according to the website.

For the Adirondack operation, passengers would leave in New York City, head to Albany, then to Utica and north on the Adirondack Railroad to Lake Placid. But the Pullman trips won’t start anytime soon.

“I think this is going to take a couple years to get things done, but that’s OK,” Branson said. “This is a long-term deal, and we intend to have it in the ground and operating to benefit the people of New York for years.”

When launched, the initial run for the first season would be 20 trains over the goodweather months, increasing to 30 and multiple runs a week so people can come up on a

Friday and stay the weekend or the week.

“A lot of it’s going to depend on the scheduling,” Branson said. “If we’re partnering with another railroad to get us partway — for example Amtrak or Metro North — a lot of it will depend on their schedule.”

Branson doesn’t anticipate running any Snow Trains like they do from Saratoga Springs to North Creek because the railbed is used by snowmobilers in the winter.

“We’re interested in continuing to operate the Adirondack Scenic Railroad as it does now with the same sort of programs and excursions and adding this,” Branson said.

Despite calls from the Adirondack Recreational Trail Advocates (ARTA) to tear up the tracks and build a 90-mile recreation trail, ARPS is standing behind its plans to build a recreation trail beside the tracks between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake. The town of North Elba is already planning to build a recreation trail next to the tracks between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.

“That is absolutely our wish, and it’s not that hard to do and there’s an awful lot of trail alongside the track already,” Branson said. “These are not conflicting perspectives. Folks at ARTA seem to think the rails shouldn’t be there, but they’re wrong and they’re short sighted in their view. And frankly, anybody who would deny these communities the opportunity to have access to this, especially with future freight, is foolish.”

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Volunteers get in the seasonal spirit by placing orange and white pumpkins at Triangle Garden opposite the North Elba Show Grounds including, back from left Miyo Sato, Barbara Friend, Joyce McLean, Garden Club president Joey Branch and Faith Brown, middle, Sally Urban, Nancy Colon, Mary Rhoades, front, Judy Shea, Nancy Shurtleff, Corinne Shurtleff, Chairman Linda Friedlander, Mary Jane Tobin, Dot Beatty and Sally Stoerr. This garden, originally planted as a wildflower meadow, has been maintained by the Garden Club of Lake Placid for 22 years. Because the weeds became overwhelming, two mounds were suggested after the second year by Ivan Zdrahal, engineering and planning specialist. Master Gardener Heidi Roland designed the first plant placement. The garden is one of over a dozen committees of the Club whose mission includes civic plantings, horticulture, appreciation of flower arranging, cooperation with state conservation programs and arousing public interest in the natural beauty and land/water resources around us. Although organized 80 years ago, the current Garden Club of Lake Placid was re-organized in 1952 and has continued without interruption for 60 years.

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LAKE PLACID — The LPCA Children's Musical Theater production of Charlotte's Web (the musical) will open on the LPCA stage on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Additional performances are Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m.

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artisan politics are not only confusing and frustrating and apparently infinite, but they seem to defeat the purpose of meaningful change.

And it appears, talking to many people around the North Country, policies and plans and specifics and ideas linked to outcomes matter little when it comes to that never-ending battle of Republican versus Democrat.

Can President Obama turn the economy around, heal the nation and repair the many things the people point out are broken?

Or would Romney be better suited for the job?

It doesn’t appear it really matters and, if that is the case, do outcomes or change really mean anything?

Individual campaign volunteers – Republican and Democrat – reported that while making calls for their respectable candidates, they were met with either, “Thanks for calling and I will definitely vote for -----,” or “I would rather die than vote ----.”

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If Romney were a Democrat would Republicans suddenly despise him and all he stands for?

Would Obama be tossed to the curb with the trash by Democrats if he suddenly transformed into a Republican?

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Then that would mean if Romney wins and fails and the state of affairs in the country deteriorates, Republicans would be thrilled still, because their Republican won.

And Democrats, in the same situation, would be overjoyed too.

Would both sides find ways to blame the other? History definitely indicates this.

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But blindly accepting or dismissing an individual according to party affiliation seems like it carries, at least a slight possibility of sabotaging what one in fact desires.

Wouldn’t it behoove every voter to remain loyal to ideals but at the same time do some investigation, some real investigation that doesn’t include listening to propaganda, before making a final decision?

Who knows which party can truly cure America’s ailments?

But what seems evident is that while people might assume their party is faithfully representing them, knowledge is power and an uninformed choice at the polls could potentially create obstacles along the path to what we desire.

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uring the last week I had the privilege of sitting in with our Editorial Board as they interviewed candidates for contested seats for the New York State Assembly and U.S. Congress. During their campaigns candidates each travel thousands of miles, attend countless functions, shake far too many hands, kiss who knows how many babies and graciously perform many tasks to prove their sincerity to the folks who will decide their fate. Some have been rebuffed by constituents before but continue their quest to win the seat they seek.

Every one of the candidates we sat down with was articulate, passionate and optimistic about the opportunity ahead of them to serve the people of their district. Each made a compelling argument for their candidacy. Each question presented was quickly answered, leaving me with just one lingering thought.

What happens to these good people who want so badly to achieve the office and then all too often come up short in the eyes of the electorate once they reach their goal? No doubt most folks vote along party lines so each candidate will always have opposition who find fault with their every action. But frequently once in office the opportunity to distinguish themselves from their fellow representatives seems to fall short of the promises made.

It’s a question I may never fully understand and perhaps it is just a part of the function of our democracy that each representative at the end of the day gets carved up by the two party system and all too often finds the deck stacked against them as they meld into government bureaucracy.

At any rate this will be my last column before you go to the polls if you haven’t already voted for the candidates of your choice. As we explained to each of the candidates with whom we recently met, our role is not to endorse nor try to sway voters. Instead our focus is to provide information that allows them to make the choice they believe to be in the best interest of their country, state, county and town. Respecting the power of their individual vote, we believe it’s an abuse of the medium we control to attempt to tip the scales solely based on our beliefs, something I do believe has affected many major news out-

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Here are several things to consider before you stand before the ballot and make your choices.

Dan Alexander 1. Can you trust the Thoughts from candidate to use their Behind the Pressline skills, talents and experiences to make wise choices, follow their convictions and be true to the promises they made on the campaign trail?

2. The campaign process is a competition marathon. Has your choice demonstrated the type of character and personal values that you feel will allow her/him to deal with the stress of the office, stand up against the pressure to cave in to the demands of a strong willed senior representative, political party members or overly influential lobbyists or contributors?

3. Is your decision based on your own research and knowledge of the candidate’s positions, actions and experience or have you been unduly swayed by slick, politically bias advertising that solely painted the other candidate in an unfavorable light, perhaps even misrepresenting their position altogether?

4. Will your candidate be capable of working across the political aisle to seek solutions to the problems that face our government or will she/he be an obstructionists who digs in their heels to anything proposed by the other side?

5. Will your candidate place country, state, county or town first before their own political ambition or their personal gain?

Given the many issues facing our society it is extremely important that the choices we make during this election cycle be ones that cause positive improvement for the benefit of the population as a whole. We must put aside our own personal interest and look at the good of all as we cast the ballot that will set the course of government and the many lives affected by their actions for the next several years. May God bless and assist the men and women we place into these important offices.

Please remember to vote Nov. 6.

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To the Valley News: On Saturday, Oct. 12, the family of Earl Brandts went out on their annual tractor ride.

The ride starts at Earl Brandts house on Middle Road in Willsboro. There were 23 tractors this year from New York and Vermont. They have had tractors from Massachusetts in past years, they were unable to attend the ride this year.

The ride is a 33.3 mile ride.

Earl stated the ride has been going on for some 10 or 12 years, his wish being that he gets enough tractors to participate so that he can’t see the end of the line.

The tractors are of all makes and models. They have one tractor that pulls a outhouse for there stops for the ladies and one that has a wagon behind it for extra passengers to take a ride.

The ride starts at Earl Brandts house on Middle Road in Willsboro, proceeds down to Coonrod Road, Sunset Drive, (Niger) Hollow Road into Reber. In Reber they head up Deerhead-Reber Road to Route 9 in North Lewis. They head down Route 9 to Wells Hill Road, Muzzy Road and then onto Fox Run Road. They were invited to stop at Verne and Stella Bashaw’s house on Fox Run Road for a lunch break. They had a picnic lunch on their front lawn, beside the tractor.

When lunch and pictures were done, they proceeded down Fox Run Road to Cutting Road, Route 9 to Steel Woods Road, Lewis-Wadhams Road, Alden Road, Brookfield Road, Jersey Street, Sanders Road and back to Middle road to end back at Earl’s house to finish the ride.

It was a beautiful fall day for a tractor ride.

The pink tractor is in memory of Veta Anderson, who passed away from breast cancer.

The Family of Verne and Stella Bashaw Elizabethtown

To the Valley News: Evelyn Hatch is an asset in everything she becomes involved in, whether it's Treasurer of the Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce, overseeing the beautiful bridge baskets, making sure they are well taken care of each year, past Chairperson or current Vice Chairperson of the Planning Board, assisting in the work of the comprehensive plan for the community or a member of the beautification group. She attends all town board meetings and workshops, also, all town zoning board of appeals meetings and workshops. At any time, she is open to answering questions or discussing community issues, she keeps informed and researches her information before sharing.

She has owned her own deli and bakery, antique shop and has helped many small vendors of the community, by offering her prime property for them to sell their wares at, on special community sales days.

Evelyn is one of the most thoughtful people I know, having a tendency to put others and the community before herself. You'll see Evelyn volunteering at community events, working side by side residents in need, cleaning up after floods or any other situations, always there ready to jump in and help. She has earned the respect from all who truly know her.

A vote for Evelyn Hatch is a vote for a positive future in Elizabethtown as a town councilman.

Helen DeChant Elizabethtown

Backs Doheny To the Valley News: The Conservative Party considers Matt Doheny to be the preeminent choice for Representative of the newly formed 21st Congressional District in the upcoming 2012 election.

Matt earned a BA in Political Science from Allegheny College and JD in Business Law from Cornell Law School. After practicing law and gaining experience, he entered the business world.

His track record in business is that of great success, helping large troubled companies reorganize, recover from bankruptcy, save jobs and prosper.

Matt Doheny has pledged to work diligently on key issues, which include twin challenges of growth and debt, energy, gas prices, national security, health, taxes and the economy.

Matt has the experience to create jobs and turn the economy around. He will vote to repeal Obamacare, be a leader in Washington to reduce out of control government spending to reduce our national debt, work toward energy independence and lower gas prices.

The Conservative Party believes that Matt Doheny is astute to the most crucial issues facing the North Country, energetic and committed to making upstate a better place to live, work and raise a family.

We look forward to forward to electing Matt Doheny as our Representative in the 21st Congressional District.

Vote Right. Vote Conservative. Vote Doheny. God Bless America and God Bless and Guide the Conservative Party!

Thomas J. Birkholz Sr. Secretary/Treasurer Warren County Conservative Committee NYSCP Committeeman

Thanks for care To the Valley News: After spending over six weeks in the hospital I have many people to thank.

Lyn & Rosanna who were always there for me. My grandkids Keith, Jill, Malynda, Blake and Ella.

My nieces Sue and Marsha who stayed with me when I needed them.

Also thanks for the flowers, cards, phone calls and visits.

And last but not least all those at Rehab in the Elizabethtown Community Hospital who pushed me until I was able to come home.

Yes, thank you from one lucky lady.

Lil Lobdell Westport

Assemblywoman for Stec

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To the Valley News: This letter is in support of Dan Stec for NYS Assembly. I have had the pleasure of knowing Dan for many years and recommend him to fill the seat I have had the pleasure of serving in for the past ten years.

Dan Stec served in the United States Navy with pride and returned to his hometown to give back to the community. Dan is a family man who respects the values that make America so great. He is a Clarkson graduate and is smart and energetic. He recently gained the honor of conquering all of the Adirondacks High Peaks!

Dan is smart, energetic, engaged with his constituency and willing to work together to find solutions to tough problems. His work with local businesses, schools, hospitals and his attention to constituents make him the right choice.

While serving as Town Supervisor of Queensbury Dan returned budget fund balances to the taxpayers multiple times. This is but one example of his commitment to lower taxes and smaller government. His genuine concern for the people he represents is evident in the work he has already done.

Dan understands the complex issues facing businesses struggling to remain viable in the Adirondack Park. He works hard to make sure businesses are not bogged down with overregulation. He works hard every day to maintain the pristine quality of Lake George. As Chairman of the Board of Supervisors he recommended funding to help combat invasives on Lake George.

Without a doubt, Dan will hit the ground running in Albany. His knowledge of government, his concern for the taxpayer and his devotion to family will make him an outstanding representative in Albany.

Teresa Sayward State Assemblywoman Willsboro

To the Valley News: Keith Lobdell ("Rich and fat," Oct. 13), is guilty of what an attorney would label "assuming facts not in evidence." For example, he writes that ". . .being rich means that you have been successful in what you have decided to pursue . . ." Not necessarily. A great number of wealthy individuals have inherited that wealth and profit from it unjustly because of current tax policy while contributing relatively little (Think 14 percent) to the common good. Being "smart with money" might mean stashing it in untaxed offshore accounts (Ring a bell?). Actually, Mr. Lobdell argues a Democratic point when he says that once a person attains a certain high degree of wealth, ". . .it does not matter what the numbers are . . .that is a a ridiculous amount of money." Just what Warren Buffet says when urging a reform of tax laws that allow the rich to pay far less than what is fair and reasonable. In other words, how many Bentleys or mansions does one need?

Assuming another fact not in evidence, Mr. Lobdell blithely states that obesity is a"chosen lifestyle." Always? Does it not often result from inherited factors like an endocrine imbalance? Or, as in the cases of Ernie Johnson ( now-recovered famous sportscaster) and Kate Wolf (not-so-famous late folksinger), among others, from treatment for disease? "You can choose to diet or not to diet" is far too simplistic, possibly a result of the writer's own narrow life experience (Well, if Mr. Lobdell can assume facts not in evidence, so can I!).

As regards your own re-launch, Mr. Lobdell, I do wish you luck and fortitude. But I won't cluck if you don't reach your goal. Ms. Livingston won't, either.

Jeff Kleiman Elizabethtown

Waste of money To the Valley News: Recently I was furious when I opened my mailbox and found that my union dues had been wasted. I saw a mailer we paid for that had Janet Duprey standing with fellow union members saying she supports the 99 percent.

Then came the robo calls also paid for with our money. I think it’s time we woke up.

First of all, I and everyone I know would love to go to work and at the end of the week get our paycheck, while at the same time be handed a retirement check for the same job.

Although not feasible for us, it would be nice.

Well Janet Duprey does just this and together she gets over $175,000 per year. She is collecting two paychecks for doing the same job once. The amount of money she makes sounds more like the 1 percent to me.

Second of all, why did Janet Duprey take our money in the first place? According to the NYS Board of Elections website she had over $35,000 in her campaign account to begin with. I don’t know about you, but if I was making that much money and claim to care about the 99 percent, I wouldn’t be asking people living paycheck to paycheck to also pay for my campaign. Of course it was important for Janet to buy a $100 sign with her name on it to put up at the hole she paid $640 to sponsor at a $100 a player golf tournament.

But we all have money for that. Likewise, it was also important for her to take our union dues, while also taking campaign contributions from companies like Bombardier, Pfizer, and Enbridge, while also voting in favor of corporate welfare grants to these very companies that are also self-sufficient.

We are supposed to show solidarity with our fellow 99%ers. So why when we have Karen Bisso, a teacher, a 27 year union member, and an actual 99%er, is SEIU endorsing and giving our money to Janet Duprey?

I ask my fellow union members to join me in voting for someone in this election who will not only represent US, but IS one of us.

Vote for Karen Bisso.

Zachery Sirk, LPN Morrisonville

Supports Stec To the Valley News: Retiring Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward has been a great representative for our district over the past decade. So, her endorsement of Dan Stec, along with over 30 local respected officials leads me to believe he is the right guy for the job.

Dan has been serving as the Queensbury Town Supervisor since 2004. He knows what we want at the local level and what we need – lower property taxes and economic growth. As a Town Supervisor Mr. Stec has led the charge in keeping taxes down, he has even managed to return almost $10 million in rebates to his constituents!

Clearly Mr. Stec has the experience to serve in the Assembly and make the real changes we desperately need across New York State. Actions speak louder than words, Dan Stec has the track record of success we deserve representing us in Albany!

Vote Stec on November 6.

Lane Sayward Willsboro

Thanks for support To the Valley News: I would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support for me and my family over the past few months. Since being diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, we have met several challenges, however, lack of support and understanding has not been one of them. We have been blessed to have had several successful benefits including a basket raffle, wresting match and golf tournament. To everyone who helped organize, donated, and participated in the benefits - Thank you! Friends, family, colleagues, local businesses, and perfect strangers; the list of people to thank is a vast one. Please know that the help we have received is so greatly appreciated! The generosity we have seen continues to amaze us every day.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

Katy, Dustin and Cameron Sleeper Witherbee

Sheriff supports Stec To the Valley News: It is my distinct pleasure to write this letter of support for an outstanding Assembly candidate, Dan Stec.

I first met Dan when he announced his candidacy for this important position. Before I would commit, I wanted to know Dan the person and Dan the politician. What I found convinced me that Dan Stec is the right person to represent this district.

Dan the person: grew up with public service - son of a retired NYS Forest Ranger (USMC Vietnam veteran) his mother a retired Secretary from the school system; Dan is married, a father, a military veteran himself (USN), born and raised in his district, homeowner and a person who will meet you face to face and willingly discuss your concerns.

Dan the politician: served on the zoning board and then for two terms as a town councilman. For the past nine years served as the Queensbury Town Supervisor and for the last two as Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Dan has spent many months traveling in our district, meeting and talking to all of us about his vision for our future and his commitment to the people of the district.

I am firmly convinced that Dan Stec is the candidate that will do the best job for all of us in this important Assembly race. Please join us in support of Dan Stec for Assemblyman. Your vote is the most important thing you can do this November. Please make that vote count – vote Dan Stec.

Richard Cutting Elizabethtown

Thanks for coming To the Valley News: The Anderson Falls Heritage Society would like to thank everyone who attended our Grand Opening on Sept. 22. We were very pleased with so many that turned out.

A special thank you to Assembly Woman Janet Duprey; Mayor Dale Holderman; Town of Chesterfield Supervisor, Gerald Morrow; Town of Ausable Supervisor, Sandra Senecal and all those who helped in any way to make it possible for the Anderson Falls Heritage Society to find a home here in the community.

Words don’t seem to express how much we really appreciate the financial support, physical labor, advice and vehicles to move our collections. We are thankful and very appreciative of the many individuals who helped to provide this museum for the Community.

Are you curious about what life and times were like from the early 1800's to present, if so come and see pictures, articles, artifacts and collections. The museum, located at 96 Clinton Street, Keeseville, is now open on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or we can be reached at 834-9219. Days and hours may be added depending on the demand. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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To the Valley News: Dave Gibson’s letter on Boreas Pond is pure bull. Anyone who knows anything about the forest preserve knows that there is no maintenance or management of forest preserve lands. There will be no Boreas Pond. It will be destroyed via the dam not being maintained, thus draining the pond and destroying this fishery. The same goes for the Chain of Lakes and Hudson River.

His statements on wilderness users and tourism are false. One has only to look to Hamilton County to see the destruction to the local economy, jobs, businesses, etc. that the forest preserve has caused. Hikers, canoeists, kayakers spend nothing at local establishments. They bring their granola junk with them, block our roads with illegal parking and obstruct emergency and other vehicles, and leave their trash and garbage all over the woods and roadside for the locals to pay for pickup. They are a drain on the local economy and town budgets.

The entire 161,000 acres of Finch- Nature Conservancy property should be Conservation Easement! None of these lands should become part of the forest preserve! Time NYS stopped destroying our wildlife’s food, shelter, and habitat! Time NYS stopped destroying jobs, businesses, and local economies!

Time to abolish the forest preserve!

Don Sage Life Member Adirondack Conservation Council Paradox

To the Valley News: Ditto to all the wonderful remarks written in recent letters supporting Evelyn Hatch’s election to the town board. I too urge all to vote for her.

Remembering back to the competent way she managed her bakery/deli, which is when I began to know her well, it’s apparent that the vision and skills she was building on then and through other business endeavors are the same assets we can benefit from by having her on our town board. I’ve seen her dig in and work hard side by side with her employees to create a deliciously enjoyable and nourishing place and over the years making the same contribution in her involvement on the planning board, during E-town days, helping flood victims, seeing the need and offering her expertise for solutions.

I hope you will give her your vote.

Susan Willnus New Russia

Help campaign To the Valley News: An elderly neighbor receives lunch thru the meals on wheels. Three new families are in line for the food pantry because no matter how hard

they try the money isn’t enough to provide housing, utilities and food for the family. Families are in need of assistance with utility bills, disabled people can’t afford their insulin. Mothers need help buying winter coats for their young children and a young family learns that their son has cancer and needs to leave the state for treatment but they can’t afford the gas to take him. A mother and her children flee for their lives and with the help of Stop Domestic Violence they have a safe place to stay and the emotional support they need to live a better life.

Area youth attend meetings where they learn valuable life skills and leadership through the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

It’s hard to believe that most of these scenarios take place on a daily basis in our community…we get so caught up in our daily routines that we don’t take time to notice what’s taking place around us… imagine the impact you could have on these situations with a single donation to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. No one is immune to the problems facing our community today. In our ever-changing world, you never know when a family member, neighbor, or even you may need a United Way service. Job loss; loss of a loved one; illness; disability; natural disaster know no boundaries. Your

gift ensures that United Way services are available when they’re needed.

United Way makes it possible to give ONE gift that supports 41 different local programs and services. Your ONE gift does so much good and the best part is 100% of donated funds remain right here in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. Where else can you make this kind of investment in your community!

When you participate in the United Way Campaign you are saying “Yes” to becoming part of the change…”Yes” to building a stronger community for us all to live and raise our families. Your gift, combined with hundreds of others makes a difference EVERYDAY in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties.Our goal is $775,000; but it’s not only about meeting the goal, it’s about meeting the need which continues to be very strong in these trying times.

Thank you for considering a contribution to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. If you have questions about how to donating please contact us at 518-563-0028 or visit our web-site at www.unitedwayadk.org. YOUR DONATION TODAY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY. Kathy Snow Plattsburgh

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Please keep up the good work.

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Election 2012: 115th Assembly: Janet Duprey (R), Karen Bisso (C), Timothy Carpenter (D) A total of three candidates are running for the 115th Assembly Seat including incumbent, Republican Janet Duprey; Karen Bisso, a Plattsburgh City School teacher running as the Conservative Party candidate; and Democrat Timothy Carpenter, a City of Plattsburgh Councilor from Ward 1. Here are their responses to questions from Denton Publications: What inspired you to enter politics?

“My husband and I were running two small businesses and had two young children when the incumbent legislator as well as several others encouraged me to run. I decided it was a good time to become involved in county government. I was the first woman elected to the Clinton County Legislature where I served for 10 years, including 2 as chairperson. I then served 21 years as County Treasurer resigning when I was elected to the Assembly.”

Do you have a philosophy that guides you as a lawmaker?

“I have always treated all people equally and I represent all of the people who live in the Assembly District. Although I work hard to be elected and to elect other candidates, once the election is over, it is essential that everyone of any political party or no party at all knows that he/she is as important to me as someone who has been a strong supporter. The myriad of problems and issues faced by so many people must all be treated with dignity, respect and all the time needed to help with their concerns.”

What are your greatest strengths?

“I have a long-standing reputation as working with people of all parties and being able to negotiate and respectfully discuss issues with everyone. I study issues/legislation thoroughly, listen to constituents and make my decisions based upon what I truly believe is in the best inWhat inspired you to enter politics?

“I have spent the last 28 years raising my family and educating the children of my community. It is time for me to return to community service and give back. The recent eroding of our Constitution, iron-fist control of an out of control Governor, double digit unemployment and ridiculously high property taxes made my choice for community service easy.”

Do you have a philosophy that would guide you as a lawmaker?

“I intend to exercise common sense and remember the taxpayer. I will represent them TO Albany. The message comes from the constituents and gets delivered to Albany not the other way around as we have witnessed for years. I believe that the way the job is done needs to change and for the last 8 months, I have not been campaigning. I have constructed the job as I believe it should be and then set out to do it. A representative MUST represent their constituents. The best way to do that is to be involved with your constituents. I have responded to phone calls from constituents who cannot gain access to their current representative and have gone to homeowner association meetings and drank their contaminated water from the DOT salt shed because their current representative would not. I have attended town council meetings and watched the painful process of trying to keep local budgets within the 2% tax cap. I have had meetings with county administrators and managers. I have spoken with county legislators from all three counties and have toured local businesses. I have attended sportsmen meetings and fire department meetings as well as had booths in gun shows and veteran What inspired you to enter politics?

“I was upset about how fast the property taxes in my hometown were growing and wanted to do something about them, so I decided to run for City Council in Plattsburgh. That was six years ago and in that time we have been able to keep our taxes level. In that time I have also been a part of saving and turning around our Utility (Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Department) and saving jobs at Plattsburgh Public Library. I found that I enjoyed the challenges of Public Office. I look forward to working with people to solve problems and so decided to run for Assembly.”

Do you have a philosophy that guides you as a lawmaker?

“I look at issues as ‘What would I do at home?

Is this how I would run my house?’ I rely on common sense to come up with answers. I look for the answers that would benefit the largest number of people. I also believe that by working together we can come up with effective solutions to all our problems. There is strength in unity and I am a consensus builder. In the end, I believe that I represent ALL people and will work to bring all voices to Albany.”

What are your greatest strengths?

“My ability to get along with everyone and my use of common sense to find answers. I have worked with people on both sides of the issues to come up with effective solutions to problems

terest of the North Country. We receive innumerable emails/phone calls depending on the time of year and pending issues, and I give personal attention to each one and respond as soon as time permits. After careful study and listening, I am able to think broadly and am not constricted by narrow views or rigid ideology. I represent all constituents, am able to compromise and have the knowledge and ability to speak strongly on behalf of my Assembly District.”

Please name misperceptions about yourself and set the record straight.

“I have been criticized for taking the retirement for which I am legally entitled and which I earned after serving 31 years in county government. Few understand the current structure of the NYS retirement system pretty much forces people to retire as soon as they are eligible. If an employee dies while working, the benefits to a surviving spouse are significantly reduced. I decided to protect my husband of more than 45 years and my family by assuring a monthly pension payment in the event of my death. The pension payment will not continue to increase as I serve in the Assembly, the State is no longer paying 28% of my salary toward my pension costs and electing another Assembly member does not save any money as the salary and my pension remain the same cost to the taxpayer. Clearly our North Country is well served by the many retirees who return to some form of public service collecting a pension and salary. events. I have attended American Legion county and local meetings. I have worked on a farm and visited feed lots and attended their beef producer meetings. In a nutshell.......I have listened and am prepared to continue to work out in the field with my constituents and it is their message which I speak of. I would also deliver the message to Albany in a different format, using my skills as a teacher to be sure that they hear directly from us about how what they do and how they legislate our area affects us.”

What are your greatest strengths?

“Relationship building, listening, researching, tact, assertiveness, perseverance, determination, thinking quick on my feet, good communicator and a good sense of humor.”

Please name misperceptions about yourself and set the record straight.

“1. I am not a third party candidate. I am the only Republican in a race with two Democrats.

I am a Conservative Republican. Janet’s fiscal and social voting record places her on the left side of Democrat. Now more than ever, people are looking at the candidate and not the party.

2. Not believing in bi-partisanship is a bold move, but misunderstood. I believe that reaching across the aisle is just a way for the North Country to negotiate our own surrender. People from the Bronx should not be deciding legislation on outdoor wood boilers when it does not affect them, but affects us. I believe in finding people who believe in the same principles of ridding this state of waste, fraud and corruption and then building on those relationships to get something accomplished. 3. I am not anti-union.

I have been in a union for the last 27 years. I am

that others had trouble solving. I don't panic and I work well under pressure. I enjoy trying to solve problems, even those that others have not been able to solve. I am willing to talk to anyone and I am always looking for more information on issues. I am able to say I am wrong when new information is presented to me and I can and will change my stance when that happens.”

Janet Duprey There is a misconception that I am pro-abortion. I am not. I don’t understand why any woman would choose to have an abortion and can’t fathom the circumstances which would make her decide that is her only option. However, if that is her decision, then the procedure should be performed in a safe, sanitary setting by a qualified provider. I am a strong supporter of every woman’s right to make her own decisions with consultation of her physician about all aspects of her own health care.

There is no question I am a well-seasoned candidate having been elected in 14 general elections and one primary. I think I’m known as, and believe I am, a compassionate but tough competitor. However nothing prepared me for the hateful messages spray painted on my campaign signs during the primary election this year. I was personally rattled by this hatred but especially upset by the hurt and pain this caused my family. I also feel bad for the many good people living in these small communities who feel they also have been violated by the perpetrator(s). For a short time I lost confidence in the goodness of our North Country people. However, with the overwhelming outreach of support I received, I quickly returned to believing in the better good of those who live here and

have confidence that the State Police will in time make an arrest of those responsible. There are appropriate ways to disagree on issues, but this hatred is simply not acceptable.

What are the three most pressing issues the North Country faces and how would you tackle them?

“We must continue to create and retain jobs and to assure we have the trained workforce for the jobs that are available.

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Karen Bisso however, for unions modernizing and at the least doing a better job of representing the individual needs of their members and not just the collective needs of the membership.”

What are the three most pressing issues the North Country faces and how would you tackle them?

“1. High taxes – told to me by almost all groups I met with over the last 8 months as well as the number one answer given when I canvassed and went door to door in the district. 2.

An inability to use our resources like the rail bed and ACR because of outside interference. 3. The loss of our children due to lack of opportunity.

If I may, you cannot conclude this issue without addressing the size and scope of Albany and its encroachment on local government, balancing its budget on the backs of local governments which are left also with tax cap restrictions due to unfunded mandates. Watching local town councils balance their budgets this season was invaluable and speaking with town supervisors was informative.”

Why should you be elected over your opponents?

“I have a different approach to representation. I believe that when asked a question about an issue, the answer should be a reflection of how that issue affects our district, not how Albany is trying to fix the concern. The message must go to Albany and not the other way around. This is a stark contrast between me and

my opponents. I believe in smaller government and that government does not create jobs; It creates the climate necessary for good job creation but the task of job creation is left to you, the small business owners and corporations which yearn for a business friendly environment. I went to you, the constituents and asked you to tell me what your needs are. Together, we are crafting a message which I will strongly take to Albany and I will not rest nor stop working for the best for the North Country and the State of NY. Finally, I did not only show up, I stayed….from beginning to end through any meeting, any bar b que, any car show, any dinner, any tournament, any lesson. I will not just show up in Albany, I will get the job done.”

Timothy Carpenter

Name misperceptions about yourself and set the record straight.

“Someone started a rumor that I was not in this race and was a placeholder for Janet. That is not true. I believe I am the best answer for this district and I am interested in this job.

That I am too nice to be effective in Albany. I have experience working with groups of people who all have differing agendas and convincing them to work together for the betterment of all involved.”

What are the three most pressing issues the North Country faces and how would you tackle them?

“1. Unemployment. I believe that we need jobs to turn the economy around, to turn the state around. Every issue that comes in front of the Assembly should include a discussion on whether it destroys or creates jobs and/or how it can be used to increase jobs.

2. Taxes, mainly the rises in property taxes.

This is due in large part to mandates from the

state forced on municipalities without regard to how they will pay. The state needs to reassess how it is doing business and control these mandates better.

3. All the entities that exist in this district, and in this state, need to cooperate as opposed to compete for the good of all. In the end we all want the same thing, we just go about it in differing ways. I believe I can get the different entities to cooperate.”

Why should you be elected over your opponents?

“I am fiscally conservative. A quick search will tell you that among the three of us I will spend the least amount of money on this campaign. That is not because I don't want the position. It is that I refuse to buy it. I will not waste my money and when elected I will not waste your tax dollars. I have experience and have had success working with many people with differing agendas to solve problems that others were unable to resolve. My history with the City of Plattsburgh will show that I am very aware and concerned with the rising tax problem. In fact we have done a very good job keeping our taxes level while the taxes in the rest of the world increased. In the five years I have been a part of

the city council our financial position has strengthened so much that we were able to arrange a better credit rating thereby lowering our debt service by lowering the interest paid. I had a part in turning around a utility that was in trouble ( Plattsburgh's Municipal Lighting Department) and in saving jobs (Plattsburgh Public Library) and in bringing the Library and the City of Plattsburgh and the Library Union to a four year contract that benefits all.”

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Election 2012: 114th Assembly: Dennis Tarantino (D) v. Dan Stec (R) Denton Publications recently sat down with Dennis Tarantino and Dan Stec, candidates for the vacant 114th Assembly District, to discuss several key issues that relate to the district, state and 2012 election. We asked each candidate six questions on the same topics and allowed them to respond. Here is some of what they had to say:

Dennis Tarantino W h e n t h e s t a t e a d o p t e d t h e 2 p e rc e n t property tax cap, local municipalities and school districts were promised mandate relief. To date there has been no meaningful mandate relief. What action will you take to help local governments meet the tax cap?

I am a big supporter of Gov. Cuomo in a lot of respects, but he'd said that there is no more mandate relief coming. I believe that there has to be mandate relief. There has to be. We have the economic councils set up and now is the time to start to work on it and that would be one of my top priorities.

One thing that concerns me is Medicaid.

If we are going to make some changes, I want to make sure that we do no harm to the recipients.

There are things that we are trying to do well for society, but we have to deal with how to fund them.

The Lake George Park Commission will likely approve a plan requiring decontamination and inspection of boats before entering Lake George. Implementation of the program will require DEC approval and state funding. Do you support it?

There is no question that protecting and preserving the assets that we have is critical to our lifestyle. It would have a detrimental impact on our tourism economy. The use of our occupancy tax is a legitimate use in this area. If it inconveniences a few people to protect the asset, then I feel we should inconvenience a few people.

I am concerned that those that live here are not overcharged for the use of the lake.

When it comes time for the APA to classify the 20,000 acres surrounding the Boreas Ponds tract, what type of classification would you support? How do you stand on removing the log cabin that overlooks the ponds and maintaining the roads and manmade dam there?

I know the position of the environmentalists that they want to open it up. I am concerned about the needs of the hunting camps and protecting them. It's an APA issue to me in general and I would want to talk to specialized people on these specialized issues, like Fred Monroe, whose opinion I respect. I want to take a look at both sides before I react.

You favor raising the minimum wage. Please explain your rationale for that position when business owners argue that doing so will most likely force them to raise prices to adjust for increased labor costs?

In my small survey of business owners, I received just one significant opposition to my position. I said that it had been raised once before and I asked him if it affected his business, and he said no. The other people have said to me that it is time to raise it. They agree with the 80 percent of the people in the state that agree that it is time to increase the minimum wage. I don't think that it is going to hurt business, I really don't. Some people have even said it is a moral thing that we need to do. I think that it is needed, especially in this district.

The North Country has been dealing with lack of good job opportunities for our youth, sometimes referred to as Brain Drain. What ideas do you have to help us retain our youth so they can help stimulate the North Country economy and see strong value in remaining here and raising their families here?

The first step is education and funding the schools better. Downstate schools are getting more money then we are up here. We have to realize that these kids need different training then we needed when we came out of school. We have to look at the employers and where we can expand jobs in the North Country.

The family structure is also important in giving kids the work ethic and tools that they need.

Governor Cuomo has created a strong bi-partisan leader style since taking office and has been a regular visitor to the 114th district. What opportunities do you see to assist the district in working with the governor and are there areas in which you disagree with his positions that have an adverse affect on the district?

The whole atmosphere with him and what happens here up north, it seems that he connects with people and that is a real positive sign. In the past there has not always been that bipartisanship with the governor. Because of Gov. Cuomo and the image that he has been making, I want to be a part of his team and what he is doing.

I feel that I would have a real close link to the governor ’s office. I think the ”D” next to my name will help us up here more. I am not saying that it would be a magic bullet, but it could help.

Unfounded mandates would be on the top of the list for things that hurt the region.

I am looking for two years to do something, and just two. I want to make an immediate impact and work to get things done right away. I think that he will talk to me and I think that we can get some things done that way.

Duprey Continued from page 9 I agree with Governor Cuomo that we must have private/public relationships that encourage private enterprise to invest in our economy.

The best example of these working relationships is the great success of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council which this past year awarded $103 million in funding to various enterprises for job creation and retention.

A priority of the Governor and Legislature next year must be to take action on significant mandate relief. When the 2% tax cap was put in place, mandate relief was to follow. Two years later little has been done to relieve our local municipalities and school districts of unfunded mandates which drive up the cost of local gov-

ernment. In fact some agencies such as the State Education Department have increased the mandates on our schools at a time when they can least afford any further regulations. Our municipalities and schools are depleting their fund balances and if the state does not bring about relief, many important local services will need to be eliminated or drastically reduced. We need to work with small businesses to eliminate a number of redundant and conflicting regulations among state agencies so business owners are not caught in situations which slow down or prevent growth.

We need to work with local telecommunications providers to obtain federal and state funding to complete broadband and cell phone access throughout the North Country. There are still too many areas where high-speed internet

Dan Stec When the state adopted the 2 percent property tax cap, local municipalities and school districts were promised mandate relief. To date there has been no meaningful mandate relief. What action will you take to help local governments meet the tax cap?

We are not asking the state for more money, we are asking for them to stop putting more money on the backs of taxpayers. The state is putting pressure on us to meet a standard and they are taking stuff out of their backpack and putting it in our backpack.

Everyone in the district is saying that same thing about the mandates. The vast majority of local budgets are things that are mandated by the state. They are not asking for state handouts, they are just saying don't keep running up our tab. I'm opposed to just shifting the burden back to the state, but the list of mandates cannot keep outpacing the tax cap.

The Lake George Park Commission will likely approve a plan requiring decontamination and inspection of boats before entering Lake George. Implementation of the program will require DEC approval and state funding. Do you support it?

The Warren County board has been frustrated with the issue of Asian clams for a number of years. We are very frustrated that the state has not been doing their job as a landowner of the lake and the clock is ticking, which is why we’ve made the decision to use occupancy tax money toward the problem. A lot of the supervisors in the park believe that some of these land purchase monies should go toward Asian clam and invasive species protection.

When it comes time for the APA to classify the 20,000 acres surrounding the Boreas Ponds tract, what type of classification would you support? How do you stand on removing the log cabin that overlooks the ponds and maintaining the roads and manmade dam there?

Maintain what you have in the cabin and the infrastructure that you have. Just to tear down a structure that you have does not make sense to me and does not seem right to me. If the state is going to own land, let people access the land for recreation. If you can’t take care of the land you already own, you shouldn’t be buying more land. I'm still hoping there is a compromise that will be more acceptable to people, such as a combination of classifications or conservation easements.

You oppose raising the minimum wage. Please explain your rationale and what affect you think it will have on the economy should it not be increased?

I have seen independent studies that show an increase in the minimum wage could have a detrimental impact. The economy is very fragile and my belief is that you would have more people unemployed because family businesses would make the decision that junior will do more work rather than from hiring someone from outside. I have yet to meet a single employer that says if the state would raise the minimum wage then I will hire more employees. There are two ways that you can raise wages. One way is through the economy and the other way is through another state mandate, and our state does not have a good track record with those. The economy is too fragile to do it now.

The North Country has been dealing with lack of good job opportunities for our youth, sometimes referred to as Brain Drain. What ideas do you have to help us retain our youth so they can help stimulate the North Country economy and see strong value in remaining here and raising their families here?

Our youth are more comfortable in the digital age, but if you can't get connected to the internet in Minerva or Keene, then you are not going to live there. We need to make sure that we can remain connected to the rest of the world or people are going to leave.

There are flashes of positive potential on the fringes of the park. The Blue Line is really an impediment, that is what really is stopping economic growth. There is a lot of clean green businesses. They will not even look here because the site selectors have the big table and they just put an “x,” through it because of the regulatory climate in the park.

Governor Cuomo has created a strong bi-partisan leader style since taking office and has been a regular visitor to the 114th district. What opportunities do you see to assist the district in working with the Governor and are there areas in which you disagree with his positions that have an adverse affect on the district?

By and large, I give him a high score, but not a perfect score. I agree that the governor has spent a lot of time here and has a definite interest in the park and I am encouraged by that. I congratulate him on the regional economic development councils, and I know Sen. Little and Assemblywoman Sayward have spoken highly of him.

The one area I disagree with him is the area about the tax cap and mandate relief.

He has not done enough with mandate relief and that is going to become obvious as the numbers start to come out. The curves are going to intersect soon.

The continuing purchases of lands in the Adirondacks is a little concerning, as well. service is not available which impedes further business and residential development. In today’s world, people are not going to settle in areas without adequate internet and cell phone communications. Government took the lead role in developing electrical and land-line phone coverage to all parts of the country, and the same commitment must be made to assure all areas of the North Country can meet the demands of today’s lifestyle.”

Why should you be elected over your opponents?

“For some reason a political career is the only profession where longevity, the value of seniority, good qualifications and success are considered a liability. In all other jobs these are seen as extremely valuable assets. I have served on

dozens of volunteer Boards including CVPH, Pine Harbour, Apple Valley Senior Housing, Red Cross, Hospice, Nursing Advisory Committees at Clinton Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh and the recently formed SUNY Spectrum Committee supporting the Nexus Aspergers Program, Traumatic Brain Injury Center and Alzheimers. I’ve proven I can work in a bi-partisan manner in an Assembly of diverse interests and a majority of members from populated downstate regions. Because of my many years in county and state government I understand how the systems work, where they don’t work well, and most importantly I have contact people in every state agency and department who I can work with to solve local issues.

I know the North Country and the people who live here.”

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Election 2012: 21st Congressional: Bill Owens (D) v. Matt Doheny (R) Denton Publications recently sat down with incumbent Congressman Bill Owens and challenger Matt Doheny to discuss several key issues that relate to the North Country, nation, and the 2012 election. We asked each candidate the same six questions and allowed them to respond. Here is some of what they had to say:

Bill Owens After hearing from and speaking to people in the 21st District, list the top three issues people in the North Country are facing, in your opinion, and how you would address them: Clearly the first thing that we hear about is jobs and the economy. We look at a couple of different elements. The first is the unfilled jobs in the North Country. The other piece of it is that we need to have some programs that would supplement wages. If they had a $12 an hour job and were offered an $8, they should be offered some transitional money to get it back up to the $12 range. I think that we need to continue to focus on Canada as a continued source of employment. One of the other pieces is to make sure that we are providing public funding to put broadband into the communities and improving broadband coverage in the communities.

The second thing is about our inability in Congress to get anything done. People are just very concerned that we are unable to have a conversation and reach a conclusion. From my perspective, I vote about 35-percent of the time with the Republicans. I am considered by the rating agencies to be a moderate.

The third topic that we hear a lot about is the farm bill. Those are the three things that I hear most consistently in the conversation. We need to pass the farm bill in the house so we can get it into the Senate, because in January we are reverting back to a 1930's statute — there is some concern for a truly unanticipated outcome.

Both sides say they have the best interest of the middle class at heart, but the argument can be made that the middle class has been in a downward spiral under both political parties for years. Give specific examples of what can be done to offer immediate relief to the middle class and how you would help make that happen?

Most of what I talk about is focused on the middle class and trying to create those middle class jobs. The other piece of this is we're in a scenario where we have been, in essence, pushing the middle class down. There is a point where you get to the cliff. If you continue this downward push you will then push the economy over the edge of the table.

We need to get people back to work focusing on education and not just higher education.

We need to make sure we have people who have skills and can work in the trades. Point kids toward the jobs that will be available. I think that for most of us, when I decided to become a lawyer, I did not know what it was going to take to be a lawyer. I grew to love the job, and I don't think that there is anything wrong with that.

Everyone talks about bipartisanship, yet candidates — like yourselves — continue to campaign with hostility toward the other side. After such a mean-spirited campaign is bipartisanship really possible?

I would say to you that the answer is yes because generally speaking, the people you have had a tough campaign with are not the people that you are working with generally. Chris Gibson and I work together fine.

It is an interesting question as to are we a reflection of society or is society a reflection of us. If in fact you are going to solve some of these problems, part of what has to happen is we have to take responsibility, but the public has to take responsibility as well. People have to argue from the facts and as you do these things, there will be pain of various types that people will experience, and it has to be a shared pain in order for it to be fair.

Candidates are anxious to meet with local residents every two years when running for office. Are you willing to make a commitment that you’ll visit each town — other than a campaign stop — in your district during your term?

When you have 17,000 square miles to cover it is tough. Certainly we will reach out to every constituent. As far as getting out to every town, certainly that is a tough commitment to make. I think that people enjoy the telephone town halls. They get to hear what people are saying in the broader district. We will continue to use mobile office hours and literature and all of the tools in the cabinet. We will make as many stops as we physically can. I want the experience to be a quality experience, not just checking something off a sheet.

We know your position on Obama Care. What do you see as the two best and the worst elements of the legislation and how can we move health care forward without wasting the past four year ’s efforts?

The two most important elements are the ones that push us toward more preventative care and getting those 30 million people insured. It is a shifting in sources of revenue rather than the elimination of one.

I did vote to repeal a couple of sections, the 1099 piece and the medical device tax.

I think as we go forward, we are going to need to remain somewhat flexible as we go through this process to see what works and what doesn't and to make changes as we go along. State insurance exchanges are a good example.

Is getting this job about you or about the country? And if about the country then why do you need health care, a pension and more than a million dollars a year for offices in order to serve?

I am on my wife's plan and not the Congressional plan.

Like all federal employees, everyone needs health care so you need a source. The pension only kicks in if you are there for five years and it is 1.3 percent which is contributed for vesting for you. It's not as people think, day one you get a pension and it is your full salary.

I am not sure how one covers 17,000 square miles without a few dollars. It costs money to run town halls, it costs money to set up offices and it costs money to travel around the district. I have returned between 10-12 percent of my budget because I managed to achieve my goal. We have been pretty successful at that. If you are going to talk about cutting, then you have to show that you can cut yourself. If you took 10 percent out of the federal budget, you would save about $300 billion, which would be a significant amount of money.

Matt Doheny After hearing from and speaking to people in the 21st District, list the top three issues people in the North Country are facing, in your opinion, and how you would address them: The first is the lack of growth in economy.

Second is the lack of jobs because of lack of growth. The third would be the lack of government effectiveness in the sense of the debt blowing out to record levels and the sense of uncertainty in the economy. This is why I am running for congress.

I want everybody to have the same opportunities that our parents and grandparents had. I have taken on tremendous challenges and am a self-made man as a businessman.

Bringing that know-how is what we need to bring the economy forward.

Jobs is a corollary of that. Private sector job growth is how we are going to have a vital economy here whether you live in the blue line or in a city area. I think I have an opportunity to be the salesman-in-chief.

Both sides say they have the best interest of the middle class at heart, but the argument can be made that the middle class has been in a downward spiral under both political parties for years. Give specific examples of what can be done to offer immediate relief to the middle class and how you would help make that happen?

I do agree that the stats speak for themselves and I do not think that is just a President Obama challenge. We had the same challenge through George W. Bush, but not as acute. As someone growing up barely in the middle class in Alex Bay, I understand.

I am going to put myself in the shoes of a small business person. How would that person vote in Washington? That is not only a good proxy for the small business owner, but also it is a good proxy for the middle class person. When you get to the nuts and bolts, voting that way will help remove the barriers that prevent people from getting through the day.

I believe in the social safety net, but when the social safety net becomes a hammock, that is when people get upset.

When we talk about gas prices, in terms of an issue, everybody talks about it. When it takes you 45-50 minutes to get to work everyday, gas prices matter. Can I tell you that I can move the price of gas three cents, that's hogwash. But to work on policies where we can have independence or to have more control over the demand, that is definitely something worth pursuing.

Everyone talks about bipartisanship, yet candidates — like yourselves — continue to campaign with hostility toward the other side. After such a mean-spirited campaign is bipartisanship really possible?

It is possible. Are there policy differences, sure. The moment you get elected, we are all Americans. The lack of leadership is a bi-partisan failure.

I have not become successful because I have said that I want to get everything that I want out of every deal and you get nothing. You want the other person to get their six or seven things because the deal has to be something that both sides can be happy on. That seems to be something that has become lost in Washington.

We have not had a budget in four years. Everything we talk about in business is all about being on budget. You can't run a business, a family or a not-for-profit that way. I will work very closely with our Democratic senators and the governor. I do not care if the local town supervisor is a D, R, I or Martian. There is no Democratic or Republican sewer line or cell phone tower.

Candidates are anxious to meet with local residents every two years when running for office. Are you willing to make a commitment that you’ll visit each town — other than a campaign stop — in your district during your term?

I have pledged that I am going to visit each of the 194 towns within my district once every term. I am going to have an office in all 12 counties. Essex County will have an office. I want to invest in people and in physical space rather than mailers. There will be someone in each county that will be responsible and the point person for the campaign.

We know your position on Obama Care. What do you see as the two best and the worst elements of the legislation and how can we move health care forward without wasting the past four year ’s efforts?

The two best elements are moving the age from 18 to 26 for coverage. I think that is something I would include in any health care package. I think that there are discrete elements that could be channeled into a form where we are trying to make sure that we have incentives to make sure that people do not get as sick as quickly. Some of the preventative issues we could work with to create a better free market healthcare system.

The two biggest problems are just so fundamental. It is going to be a climb to a single payer system. It's going to have a huge negative impact. The way Obama Care is structured will lead to fewer hospitals and fewer doctors in rural America and in the North Country.

All of the savings are determined through a 15 person panel. How do I know it, because I actually read it. How do you stop it, there is a super-majority provision of the house and senate to stop one of these recommendations from becoming the law of the land. It will reduce our healthcare benefits. This is why we have to go in a different direction in terms of health care. A lot of it is directed to having government say who is getting paid and how they are going to get it.

Is getting this job about you or about the country? And if about the country then why do you need health care, a pension and more than a million dollars a year for offices in order to serve?

It is 100-percent about the country. When you are your own largest donor, it’s not about me. If they want to change the reimbursement then I will have no problem with it. If there were a bill to change the congressional pension program not only would I vote for the bill, I would co-sponsor it.

Also running: Donald Hassig Donald Hassig, who lives in Canton and is the head of the Cancer Action NY advocacy group, is running on the Green Party line in the Nov. 6 election. Hassig stated that his campaign was to bring more awareness to the fight against carcinogens that can cause cancer, and he hopes to earn at least 1,000 votes in the process.

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katherine@denpubs.com WESTPORT — The teachers at Westport Central School brought to pumpkin patch to the shool for the fourth year in a row.

Kindergarten through second grade students were brought out to the school’s athletic field on Oct. 26 and found pumpkins arranged by members of the high school student council.

After a brief countdown the students took off to choose their ideal pumpkin.

“I like this one because it has a longer stem and is smooth,” First grader Kendall Decker said.

Faculty members have been arranging this stay-outing for the past four years.

“We used to bring the kids to the pumpkin patch to pick their pumpkins but with budg-

et cuts it’s harder to take field trips,” teacher Julie Bisselle said.

Principal Michelle Friedman said the pumpkin patch is put together and paid for by the teachers. The pumpkins are also sold to the teachers at a discounted price from Rulfs Orchard in Peru.

“It’s the coolest thing, for four years the teachers bring the pumpkin patch to the kids, this is a fun alternative,” Friedman said.

Lynn Bubbins said during the week the students learned various lessons about pumpkins and centered some lessons on harvest season.

“We had a lot of fun and the kids are excited so it’s definitely worth it,” Bubbins said.

Right, William Hance, Casey Valentin, Henry Gibson pose with their pumpkins after the pumpkin picking at Westport Central School on Oct. 26.

Youth Commission dance classes to return W E S T P O RT — C a ro l i n e Thompson will be teaching Dance Movement Classes as part of the Westport Youth Commission's after school programs.

Classes will be held at the Westport Heritage House, 6459 Main Street, Westport, every Monday beginning Nov. 5. Registration will be at 3:15 p.m. for 4-6 year olds with a 45 minute introductory class to follow. Registration for 7 year olds and up is at 4:15 p.m., class to follow until 5:30 p.m.

Depending on interest, numbers and experience more classes may be formed. All children are welcome. This will be the Thirty first year of the program. Children may sign-up and begin at any time until March 2013.

A Registration fee of $25 for the classes is due at the time of registration for residents in the Town of Westport, Checks made payable to “Westport Youth Commission”. Scholarships are available. The registration fee of $45 is required for any child wishing to participate that lives outside the Westport Town line or school district.

The beginning class consists of basic movement, introduction to different dance techniques and for the older classes, dance technique and gymnastics. Children should wear leotards/bodysuit, tights and Ballet or Gymnastic shoes or footless tights or sweatpants and tee-shirt. Ballet shoes or Gymnastic shoes are preferable to barefoot. Please no Tutu’s. For safety purposes absolutely no socks or tights with feet without shoes because the floors are cold and slippery.

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Aftergut new chair of North Country School board LAKE PLACID — The Board of Trustees of North Country School and Camp Treetops is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Dennis Aftergut as new Board Chair, effective immediately.

Dennis replaces J. Matthew Davidson, who is stepping down as Chair after 12 years but will continue his service on the Board.

Mr. Davidson requested the change to accommodate the growing demands of leading Xten Industries LLC, where he is Chairman and CEO. “This institution is deeply indebted to Matt Davidson for his outstanding leadership over the past 12 years,” said David “Hock” Hochschartner, Head of School and Camp. “Though we’re sorry to have him step down as Chair, we are pleased that he remains on the Board. And we could not ask for a more suitable successor than Dennis Aftergut.”

First elected to the Board in 2007, Dennis previously served as Board ViceChair and as co-Chair of the Governance Committee.

“From day one, Dennis’ determination David Damico to push the organization forward has helped create an important sense of optimism and momentum on the Board and throughout our School

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In another change, David Damico has assumed the position of Director of Admissions for North Country School, replacing Christine LeFevre of Wilmington, who retired earlier this fall after 17 years directing admissions.

Damico brings 20 years of leadership in independent schools to his new post. Most recently he served as the Upper School Director of Admissions at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, a secondary boarding school in Kingston, Penn. Prior to that, David spent 15 years at the American School in Switzerland, where he served as Dean of Students, Associate Director of Admissions, and Director of the Summer French Language Program.

“David’s broad expertise in recruiting international students—he’s fluent in French and lived abroad for years—will be a real benefit to North Country School,” Hochschartner said.

SARANAC LAKE — Roy Brinker, the Best in Show winner of the 2012 juried art show at the Adirondack Artists Guild, will be the featured artist at the November show at the Guild. His exhibit, “Vessels,” will be on display from Friday, Nov. 2 (with opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m.) through Tuesday, Nov. 22. Each fall the winner of the spring juried show is given the opportunity to present a solo exhibition. This year Karen Grant, Russ Hartung, and Lynda Naske, the three other award winners in the show, have also been invited to hang two works each.

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Harrietstown Continued from page 1 Catillaz suspended active campaigning on that date so he could deal with a serious family medical situation out of state. With a family member on his mind, there was no time or inclination to think about a campaign.

The first debate scheduled for Oct. 16 was subsequently canceled.

Even after the announcement, Catillaz’s campaign signs remained intact around town and he stayed on the ballot while he took some time off to deal with the family crisis.

Then on Oct. 19, Catillaz jumped back into the race with the enthusiasm of a teenager. After 10 days, things on the home front had quieted down, and he was ready to ramp up his campaign.

With the cancellation of

Harrietstown Supervisor candidates Tom Catillaz and Bob Bevilacqua. the second debate on Oct. 29, the debate organizers, Valley News and Adirondack Daily Enterprise, had to settle for a sit-down editorial board-style interview with the two candidates on Nov. 1 at the ADE offices in Saranac Lake. Although it’s too late for the print version, we plan on uploading video of

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Bob Bevilacqua is the owner of Carcuzzi Car Care Center in Saranac Lake. He spent five years on the Saranac Lake School Board,

including one year as president of the board. He spent some time on the Harrietstown Board of Assessment Review. He was elected Harrietstown councilman in 2007, earning the most

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Tom Catillaz works at Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) Twin State in Saranac Lake. He has served 12 years on the Saranac Lake Village Board.

He was first elected as a trustee in 1996, re-elected in 1998 and then elected mayor in 1999, serving a total of seven years at the helm of the village, deciding not to run in 2006. He was again elected as a trustee in 2010.

Even though it’s been a roller coaster of an election, Bevilacqua and Catillaz are trying to fill the unexpired term of former Supervisor Larry Miller, who resigned in the spring, and that’s only for one year. We could possibly see a repeat of the Bobversus-Tom race in 2013.

LPCS sports night LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Central School Fall Sports Recognition Ceremony will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. This ceremony is open to the public to recognize all JV and Varsity team members from the Fall 2012 sports season.

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Sandy Continued from page 1 making its way up the Hudson River Valley and into the North Country.

“This dog-leg that was predicted in highly unusual, and we were being very cautious and preparing for a storm that may be coming more toward us,” Jaquish said.

Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas, who also chairs the Essex County Board of Supervisors, said he prepared for a direct impact event.

“We have been on conference calls and I have been working with Black Brook and Keene to be prepared for the potential of flooding,” Douglas said. “We loaded sandbags, making sure that our generators are up and running, preparing the shelter at the Jay Community Center and working with the school in case we need even more space for shelter and services.”

Douglas said that, because of the amount of warning, the county and town will be as prepared as possible this time around.

“Last time the threat was there but I think a lot of it was not realizing the impact that the storm could have on us until it was almost here,” Douglas said about Irene. “This time we are well prepared. We are coming at this as if we are going to take a direct impact.”

Keene Supervisor William Ferebee was also working to prepare a town that was hit hard by Irene last year.

“I put out an alert to my constituents advising them of the potential of the storm with high winds and possible flood conditions,” Ferebee said. “We advised that those on the flood plane should prepare to evacuate property now instead of later.”

Jaquish said that with more warning, Essex County put more resources in place, including preparing the Emergency Operations Center, which was run by Patty Bashaw.

“We have a list of who was here last time and we have already touched base with them,” Bashaw said. “We will have the key players in place and we will be ready to ramp it up to whatever level we need to be at in order to respond.”

Deputy Emergency Services Director Michael Blaise said he had been in touch with local fire departments and EMS squads.

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Wilmington Historical Society to receive race trophey WILMINGTON — At their upcoming meeting on Nov. 7, the Wilmington Historical Society will be presented a 1964 Whiteface Mountain Sports Car Hill Climb first place trophy for their collection by Greg Rickes of the Mohawk-Hudson Region of the Sports Car Club of America. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Wilmington Community Center. The presentation, in lieu of the usual “Open Discussion”, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Wilmington Community Center. Accompanying the presentation, a slideshow of the 1964 Whiteface Mountain Championship Hill Climb, held on Sept. 19-20, 1964, will feature the racing sports cars in that event including in an Alfa Romeo Giuletta Spyder, a Lotus Seven and a Porche 356.

While seeking photos of the Whiteface Mountain Championship Hillclimb for an upcoming photo book being authored by the Wilmington Historical Society, a member of the committee, Guy Stephenson, contacted Greg Rickes, a road-racing historian from the Albany area. Greg was glad to become part of the project. After transmittal of the photos and other related materials, Greg attended a meeting of the Mohawk-Hudson Region of the Sports Car Club of America, the group that organized the 1964 event. In the course of the discussion an artifact related to the sports car hillclimb emerged from the club archives, a first place trophy that was never awarded! It is a silver bowl inscribed “Whiteface Mountain Hillclimb/First/1964.” As a result, the Mohawk-Hudson Region SCCA made a decision to donate the trophy to the Wilmington Historical Society.

The one-hour program and presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided by the Country Bear Bakery in Wilmington. For further information, contact Karen Peters at 524-1023 or Merri Peck at 946- 7627.

CVFS movie slated WHALLONSBURG — On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Champlain Valley Film Society presents Wes Anderson’s heartfelt comedy, “Moonrise Kingdom.” A young girls and boy fall in love, but when they run away together, the whole town is turned upside down. The superstar cast includes Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, and Frances McDormand. Showtime is 8 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange. Adults: $7.50, Under 18: $2.50. for more, visit www.cvfilms.org.

Pee Wee wrestling to begin CLINTONVILLE — Ausable Valley will be starting Pee Wee Wrestling Nov. 6 in the high school wrestling room at 5 p.m. Open for boys and girls age 4-14. For more, contact John Dukett at 527-1755.

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Dan Leff, Robert Curtis elected to Trudeau Institute Board of Trustees SARANAC LAKE — The board of trustees of the Trudeau Institute has announced the election of two new members, Daniel P. Leff and Robert A. Curtis.

Dan Leff serves as Chief Executive Officer at Hara, an enterprise software company providing energy and sustainability solutions to a global clientele; he also serves on the firm’s board of directors. Leff has 30 years of extensive operating experience building, leading and transforming global energy services businesses and previously served as an Advisory Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a New York City and London based private equity firm.

Leff previously founded a forward-looking energy services company, which he sold to Enron in 1997. Prior to that he operated, acquired and sold a New York City-based energy services company. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Union College, Schenectady. He presently serves on the boards of Viridity Energy and Lake Placid Sport Forum; he previously served as a director of the Lake Placid-based National Sports Academy and the YMCA Camping

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Robert Curtis

Services Council of Greater New York. Mr. Leff resides in Lake Placid with his family.

A resident of Mashpee, Mass., Robert Curtis is principal of Curtis Consulting & Communications LLC. From 2007 until earlier this year, Dr. Curtis was chief executive of-

ficer of Regional Technology Development Corporation of Cape Cod (RTDCC), a nonprofit organization established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to stimulate the technology-based economic development of marine, environmental and healthcare technologies from local research institu-

tions. While there, he led efforts to identify early-stage technologies developed by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Marine Biological Laboratory using a proactive model for technology transfer and business development.

Curtis has extensive experience raising venture capital and leading commercialization efforts to bring new technologies to market. Prior to joining RTDCC, he worked on a series of overlapping assignments, serving as a consulting or founding executive, among them, HistoRx Inc., a tissue proteomics technology firm he co-founded, serving as the firm’s president and CEO. Curtis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

"Mr. Leff and Dr. Curtis bring tremendous capabilities in business, operations, science and technology transfer, and we look forward to their active engagement with the Trudeau Institute," Newly-elected vice chair of the board of trustees Patricia Y. Tsien said.

Project Hope will not leave area hopeless

By Katherine Clark

katherine@denpubs.com WESTPORT — The Project Hope community program, slated to close by the end of October, won’t leave the Irene affected community without hope.

Fred Balzac, a Project Hope Crisis Counselor, said through the program he and other members of Project Hope were able to help more than 2,000 residents affected by Tropical Storm Irene. The program members were able to cover approximately 39,000 miles across the two counties trying to ensure all who needed the services knew they were available to them.

Project Hope has been working in the community since the flood waters receded. In November, Project members started going door to door to bring aid to people who were in need but not asking for it.

Project Hope is a crisis counseling program created by the state in November to help in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene. It provided services through the Mental Health Association in Essex County. The program was available free of charge to residents across 13 counties that received presidential declarations of disaster, including Clinton and Essex.

Balzac had said the group would not leave until everyone had been helped. Now, Balzac said the group feels they have provided a good outreach and can leave the community with helpful programs.

“Meeting everyone and spending time with members of the community trying to make a difference has been a truely rewarding experience,” Balzac said. “Though Project Hope will no longer be serving the area we are leaving residents in the hands of the Long Term Recovery group. We feel better leaving knowing there are still people left to help, and people who can do so much.”

A wide range of recovery services remain in place for residents of Clinton and Essex Counties affected by Tropical Storm Irene.

For additional information, please contact Gretch Sando at 524-9616.

HIGH SCHOOL BREAK ESCOURTED VACATION

The State Museum is hosting Adirondack Day on Saturday, Nov. 3. Visitors to the State Museum on Adirondack Day will have an opportunity to attend lectures and programs focusing on the natural and cultural history of the Adirondacks and the resources available from many of the organizations and institutions in the Adirondacks. The event will be free and open to the public. Exhibits include the works of Seneca Ray Stoddard, including “Solid Comfort” created in 1889 and provided by the Trudeau Institute.

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November 3, 2012

Denpubs Sports Red Storm capture third straight football Section VII/Class C title SARANAC LAKE — The Section VII football champions were each crowned over the weekend, with Peru and Saranac Lake cruising to the Class B and C titles, respectively, while Moriah pulled off an upset over topseeded Ticonderoga in Class D. Thirteen more sectional titles will be on the line this weekend, with footballs starting their regional rounds with familiar foes from the former Northern Football Conference Days.

semifinal round as Rachel Knapp scored a pair of goals with scoring also coming from Hailey Taylor, Deanna Dashnaw, Meghan Strong and Taylor Saluts. This game also saw mild controversy, as Ticonderoga had petitioned to have the game moved off of the turf field at Plattsburgh High, saying it gave AVCS an unfair advantage.

In the Class C boys finals, top seed Lake Placid will face third seed Seton Catholic at Plattsburgh High Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The Blue Bombers advanced with a 1-0 win against fourth seed AuSable Valley while the Knights scored a 3-0 against Northern Adirondack.

Football

The Peru Indians scored 21 points in the opening quarter and capped a statementmaking sectional run with a 48-0 win against the Beekmantown Eagles at the Apple Bowl The Class B soccer brackets now feature a Oct. 27. In their previous meeting, the Indi1, 2, 3 and 4 seed as the favorites advanced ans scored only 21 points in beating the Eain the boys draw while they were sent home gles. on the girls side.

Tim Remillard scored four times for the InIn the boys brackets, top-seeded Northdians, twice on the ground with runs of 58 eastern Clinton cruised to the sectional yards (on the first play from scrimmage) and championship game (scheduled for Friday, 13 yards for the final score of the game in the Nov. 2 at Chazy) with a 3-0 win against fourth quarter. Remillard also caught two Plattsburgh High, as Kyle McCarthy, Dustin touchdown passes, one for 24 yards out just Poupore and Colby Provost scored for the before the end of the first quarter and the Cougars. other from 58 yards out three minutes into The second seed Peru Indians trailed 3-1 the second. Overall, Remillard combined for three quarters of the way through their semi197 yards of total offense and the four scores. final game against third seed Beekmantown Indian quarterback Blake Altizer added a when Ian Spear connected on three straight third touchdown pass to Bret Boyer for 29 goals to give the Indians a 4-3 win. Jonathan yards, finishing 9-of-13 passing for 208 Brody Hooper controls the ball for Elizabethtown-Lewis. The Lions scored a 1-0 overtime win against AillsPlessis-Blair added a goal, while Adam yards. Boyer had 58 receiving yards. boro in the Section VII/Class D quarterfinal round and were scheduled to play Minerva/Newcomb Oct. 30.

Goldfarb scored two and Alex Price added Mackenzie LaRocque added scoring runs Photo by Keith Lobdell the third for the Eagles. from 21 and 15 yards in each of the first two the fifth. Brett Giroux, Nathan Reynolds and Valley with a 1 p.m. scheduled kickoff.

In the girls semifinals, Kallie Villemaire quarters, totaling 73 yards on the ground.

Cole Chaskey recorded assists. Keene ad- scored twice for the top seeded BeekmanIn Class D, the Tupper Lake Lumberjacks Hunter Bruno added 74 yards rushing on vanced to face Chazy after a 4-1 win against town Lady Eagles in the first 15 minutes of will host the Moriah Vikings in the regional nine carries.

Johnsburg in the preliminary round, as Bran- play, but the fourth seed Plattsburgh High round at Massena High School at 7 p.m. on Dustin Pickering ran for 42 yards for the don Dumas recorded a hat trick and Jack Hornets owned the final 65 minutes, getting Friday, Nov. 2.

Eagles, who were held to 54 rushing yards two goals from Madison Trombley and a The Lumberjacks are 2-6 on the season, VanWie added a goal. and 54 passing yards on a 4-for-13 performIn the bottom half of the draw, the Eliza- third from Marle Curle to rally for a 4-3 vicdropping their tier II Section X game against ance from Zachary Myers. bethtown-Lewis Lions took advantage of a tory and a trip to the sectional finals (schedMassena, 18-9.

The Indians, who enter regional play at 8deflected Joel Morris goal to score a 1-0 gold- ule for Friday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. in Chazy).

Mitch Keniston led the offensive attack for 1, will play their against former Northern In the second semifinal, Amy LoTemplio en goal win against the Willsboro Warriors, the Lumberjacks, throwing for 135 yards and Football Conference foe Franklin Academy, advancing to the semifinal round where they scored the lone goal for the third seed one scoring pass to Brock Tarbox (who finwho also enters the game with an 8-1 record. will face Minerva/Newcomb, coming off a 6- Saranac Chiefs in the final 15 seconds of play ished with 80 receiving yards) while running The game will be played at 7:30 a.m. Satur0 win against Westport. The Eagles reached in the first half in scoring a upset against secfor 148 yards. day, Nov. 3. the quarterfinal round and ended a two-year ond seed Northeastern Clinton. Jamie Jeremy Roussel added 44 yards of rushing In the Class C championship game, the winless drought in soccer with a 2-1 prelim- Favreau made 10 saves in the shutout win. to the Lumberjack attack.

Saranac Lake Red Storm also jumped out to inary round win against Wells. Jack Newberan early lead in defeating the AuSable Valry scored one goal and assisted on John ley Patriots, 40-6, to capture their third Doyle’s score, while Ryan Davis also had an Runners from across the Champlain ValHurricane Sandy played spoiler to the Secstraight title. assist and Sam Napper made 12 saves to pick ley Athletic Conference will make their way tion VII/Class D playoff schedule, postponSenior quarterback Matt Phelan, usually a up his first varsity win. to the Cobble Hill Golf Course in Elizabething both the dual threat at Winners in the semifinal rounds are sched- town for the annual running of the Section girls and the quarteruled to play for the Class D titles Saturday, VII Championships Friday, Nov. 2, with a boys semifiback, stayed Nov. 3, at Plattsburgh High School with the 1:15 p.m. starting time. nal games to a in the pocket girls game at 5 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m.

In the CVAC championship meet Oct. 27, date to be deto the tune of The Peru girls and Saranac boys teams took termined as a 10-for-12 the titles, with Plattsburgh High’s Jeriqho of press time. passing Gadway winning the boys race and Seton The Class C girls championship game may In those game, throwbe one of the most controversial ones in re- Catholic’s Margaret Champagne winning semifinals, ing for 181 cent memory, as a team that lost their first the girls event. the top-seedyards and six ed Chazy Ea- round game will play for the title after beattouchdown gles received ing the top seed. passes.

He In the lone quarterfinal, the Seton Catholic a bye and will The Section VII volleyball championships connected host Moriah Lady Knights scored a 4-3 win against will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, at Plattsthree times Northern Adirondack, with Paige Spittler in the top half burgh State. The sectional swimming chamwith top tarscoring three goals, including the game winof the brackpionships will also take place at 1 p.m. at get Kevin ner. Rachael Venne scored twice for the Bobet.

AuSable Valley Middle/High School.

Morgan for cats. After the game, In the bot40, 36 and 47 it was tom half, sev- however, yards, with deemed by Section enth-seeded Morgan finVII that the Knights Willsboro ishing with scored a 1-0 had used two ineligi138 receiving ble players, eighthwin over secyards. ond seed In- graders who were Jonathan called up after middian McCabe season, and had to Lake/Long hauled in a Lake, as forfeit their win. pair of Phelan Instead of vacating Alyson touchdown Arnold net- the bracket, the secthrows and tion re-inserted ted the lone finished with Northern Adirondack 34 yards re- Brandon Dumas of Keene goes up for the ball against Johnsburg goal of the game and Re- into the tournament, ceiving, while goalie Chet Prouty. Dumas scored three goals in the 4-1 victory. who then scored a 1-0 Photo by Keith Lobdell nee Marcotte T.J. Monroe’s stopped 24 upset win over top lone catch seed Lake Placid, shots from the Lady Orange. They will face from 13 yards out also resulted in a score. with Kourtnee Smith third seed Elizabethtown-Lewis, who got While Phelan remained quiet on the two goals each from Kylee Cassavaugh and scoring on a Elle Warground, Seth Pickreign ran for 163 yards Shonna Brooks in beating sixth seed Keene ick assist in the secwhile Lance Ackerson added 35. ond half for the gameFor the Patriots, Kodie Simpson threw for 5-1. Jasmine Barnes tallied for the Lions, winner.

100 yards and a scoring pass of 28 yards to while Emily Morris had three assists. HanThe Bobcats adJonathan Luxon. Michael Thompson, filling nah Whitney scored the lone goal for the vanced to the schedin at the number one running back spot for Beavers, while Tucker Geiger made 13 saves. uled Nov. 1 final to In the boys Class D playoffs, Chazy will the injured Dillon Savage, had 122 yards face the AuSable Valhost Schroon Lake in the semifinals after defrom scrimmage. ley Patriots, who For winning, the Red Storm earn a trip to feating Keene 5-0 in the quarterfinal round, scored a 6-0 win over Noelle Miller connects for a kill against Saranac. The Patriots are a top seed in the field of the team they defeated, playing with Josh Barriere and Brandon Laurin each Photo by Keith Lobdell Ticonderoga in the the volleyball sectionals. scoring two goals and David Poitras netting Ogdensburg Saturday, Nov. 3, at AuSable

Soccer - Class B

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November 3, 2012

Annie, get your gun!

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lthough the overall number of licensed hunters in the United State has been on a steady decline, from over 14.1 million participants in 1996 to less than 12.5 million today, there has been one promising trend with the potential to save the shooting sports industry.

Currently, the fastest growing demographic in the industry are women, who currently account for about 15 percent of the shooting, hunting, and firearms marketplace.

According to a survey conducted by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), women’s participation in hunting has increased by over 75 percent is just the last five years. It is estimated 3 million women currently hunt, and as many as 5 million regularly shoot. Hunting and shooting are not gender specific sports, and it appears Barbie may soon replace Bubba in the both field, and at the range.

As the overall number of licensed hunters in the United States has dropped steadily, from 14.1 million in 1996 to 12.5 million today, women have become the fastest growing demographic in the industry. Overall women’s hunting has jumped by 75 percent.

According to researchers, there are 72 percent more women hunting with firearms today than just five years ago. Additionally, there are 50 percent more women regularly participating in target shooting, up from 1.8 million to 3.6 million during the same time span.

Data also indicates women outpace men among net newcomers to target shooting with a rifle, where female participation has grown by 4.1 percent. However hunting with a rifle remains primarily a male pursuit, where men still outnumber women 9 to 1.

In 2011, a Gallup Poll revealed that nearly one quarter of all current gun owners are female. Women now account for nearly 15 percent of the shooting, hunting, and firearms marketplace. Female participation in target shooting increased about 50 percent or from 3.3 million to 5 million nationally from 2001 to 2011, and female participation in hunting increased from 1.8 million to 2.6 million during the same time span.

Growth areas for women included muzzleloading (up 134.6 percent), bowhunting (up 30.7 percent) and hunting with firearms (up 3.5 percent).

According to Corey Cogdell, a 2008 Olympic bronze medalist in trap shooting, and a lifelong hunter, "Shooting is one of the most fun and empowering things you can teach a young girl or a grown woman.”

The dramatic increase in female participation can be attributed to numerous programs intended to introduce women to hunting, such Becoming An Outdoors Woman program, Doe Camp and as well as more manufacturers producing clothing and gear designed for women.

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From 2001 to 2010, the number of women participating in target shooting competitions went up 46.5 percent. The success of the USA Womens Shooting Team, which captured at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, is likely to generate even greater interest in shooting sports.

The team was lead by Kimberly Rhode, the first American to achieve individual medals in five straight Olympics, with a record-setting, near perfect performance.

Rhode began her Olympic career as a teenager in 1996 while taking the gold in double trap at Atlanta, and she took bronze in the same event four years later at Sydney. She earned the gold in trap at Athens in 2004 and won the silver in skeet at Beijing in 2008. She won the women's skeet shooting with a world record performance in London, while setting an Olympic mark by missing only once in 100 shots.

My first experience with a female shooter came over twenty years ago. It occurred while I was hosting an afternoon of skeet shooting for a private group at a local resort.

I had set up two clay pigeon throwers, one of which sent targets on a crossing pattern from left to right, and another which sent targets straight away from the shooters. The straightaway station provided a much easier shot.

The gentlemen, all in their late fifty’s and early sixties, took a few practice rounds and soon the wagering began. As the competitions continued, the commodities wagered changed from cash, to hand rolled cigars, to bottles of fine scotch whiskey.

As the event was winding down, a young lady arrived at the compound. She had come over from Burlington, where she was attending college. Her father, who had arranged the event, asked her, “Would you like to shoot a round or two?”

“Oh no, I simply can’t”, she explained, “I’d be embarrassed, I haven’t shot in years!”

Immediately, the old gents began to chide her, “Awww! come on little lady, let’s see what you’ve got! We’ll go easy on you, Honey. Hell! you can’t be any worse than your Dad!” She attempted to beg off from the event, explaining, “I’m just over for the afternoon, I have to get back to college today.”

Following some good hearted, needling from the assembly, she finally relented and parked her car in the lot. As she walked up to the range, she apologized for not wanting to wager. However, as she began to stuff shot shells into a beautiful, old Purdey shotgun, the wagering began anew.

Her father spotted her some cash, and on the first round she knocked down five out of the six clays. It turned out to be her only miss of the afternoon.

One at a time, she continued to unabashedly shoot the pants off all of the old gents, despite their various attempts to rattle her. Best of all, she did it while sporting a wide smile. fter the competitions ended, she asked me to help her carry the winnings back to her car. I expect she was the most popular girl on campus, returning with boxes of hand rolled cigars, bottles of Chivas Regal and Crown Royal and a wad of cash that would choke a horse.

It was a valuable lesson learned. I’ve never bet against a female shooter since.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Cheyenne Williams of Olmstedville, age 14, shows off her first deer, a 4pointer she shot during the youth hunting weekend with her brother, John Williams.

According to Cheyenne’s aunt Jennifer Smith, she passed on a doe earlier in the day hoping for a buck, which she got.

“Thank you to the NYSDEC for the youth weekend, it was truly a success.

Now Cheyenne is hooked on hunting,” Jennifer said.

Congratulations Cheyenne - great buck!

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Andrew Parent smiles proudly as his daughter, Danika, holds one of the fern fronds she found while walking through High Falls Gorge.

Photo by Shaun Kittle

Coming of age W

hen 2-year-old Danika Parent was faced with a 50-foot-high waterfall, she turned to the stone wall behind her and began inspecting a tiny rock fern, common polypody, that was growing from a crack in the gorge. The plunging torrent, which commonly causes a spectator traffic jam along the High Flume Gorge’s trails, did little to impress her, but the

By Shaun Kittle possibility that a tiny plant could have caused the rock to split intrigued her.

The fern wasn’t responsible for the crack, of course—that honor probably goes to frost wedging, a process in which the expansion of freezing water causes rocks, pavement and sidewalks to crack over time. Danika’s interest in all things natural wasn’t deterred by this reality, though. She spent the rest of her journey through the gorge admiring wildflowers growing along the trail’s edge, stomping after toads as they hopped for cover and investigating the sources of various chirps and tweets, all the while casually dismissing the whitecapped water so many others had paid to see.

When Danika’s father, Andrew, invited me to join them on this little adventure, I was admittedly hesitant to accept. I used to wonder why anyone would go to a place like High Falls Gorge in Wilmington or Ausable Chasm in Keeseville when all one has to do is hike 6 miles to Indian Pass to see a gorge, or do the 8-mile loop from the Ausable Club to take in half a dozen waterfalls.

The answer is simple: Not everyone can get to such places, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to.

While exploring High Falls Gorge with Danika and Andrew, I saw people who had issues walking, elderly folks who needed the security of the handrail and parents who had several children to keep track of. While I could argue that most kids can handle the rigors of a trail through the deep woods, not every parent is equipped to bring them there, and there are some whose physical condition simply does not allow for such an endeavor.

And then there was little Danika, petting every patch of moss, examining every delicate flower, chasing every swallowtail butterfly. The draw of this place is the West Branch of the Ausable River and the crack in the earth it occupies, but, as Danika had discovered, that is only a lure to something more grand.

As we explored the gorge, I began to realize that these businesses, the ones I had previously snubbed, are providing a service whose benefits cannot be weighed. As someone who understands that human health, a clean environment and education are imperitive to a functioning society, I can easily make a direct connection between those needs and the importantance of everyone having access to the outdoors.

Drawing parents and their children into nature encourages people like Danika and Andrew to take a closer look at the living world around them, and the interpretive signs along the trails are the perfect complement to that. This kind of interaction inspires more trips and other healthy activites, and promotes learning that is sparked by a curiosity about the world, something that leads to an understanding of nature that can only devlop into respect and compassion for all living things.

The walkways and handrails found in places like Ausable Chasm and High Falls Gorge also help those who aren’t as able-bodied navigate the wilderness. People like myself can talk about the obvious benefits of protecting our forests, water and air, but talk pales in comparison to the sight of water raging through a gorge, a pitcher plant in full bloom or a snapping turtle laying eggs. These places are alive.

Danika is a little older now, and her ability to pronounce the word “butterfly” has improved dramatically. Andrew calls me for advice regarding other hikes to bring her on, ones without wooden viewing decks and stairways, and I am happy to oblige. I think I will always remember that first adventure, though. It taught me that these places, with their interpretive trail signs and fences, are providing a service to everyone who appreciates the outdoors.

It’s funny to me, how learning works. I never would have thought that watching a little girl show her daddy a fern frond could help complete the picture of the world as I see it.

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Shaun Kittle is a reporter at Denton Publications and an avid outdoor enthusiast. He can be reached at shaun@denpubs.com.

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November 3, 2012

DEC completes new Jay Mountain trail JAY — The newly constructed 2.5-mile trail to the summit of Jay Mountain is complete and available for public use, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Robert Stegemann announced today.

The trail bypasses the steep and eroded sections of an existing “herd path” that had been the primary access to mountain’s summit.

“DEC is pleased to provide another high-quality recreational opportunity in the Adirondacks for hikers,” said Director Stegemann. “The new Jay Mountain trail is safer and easier to hike and will allow more people to hike to the summit and enjoy the views. It should also serve to attract more visitors to the nearby communities of Jay, Elizabethtown, Keene and Keene Valley.”

The Jay Mountain Trail starts at a new trailhead at the intersection of Jay Mountain Road and Upland Meadows Road in the town of Jay. The new trailhead is located on Forest Preserve lands approximately 300 feet downhill from where the old herd path entered the woods and offers parking for up to five cars.

The trail connects to the western end of the mountain’s rock ridge approximately one mile from the trailhead. There hikers can take a short spur trail to an overlook that provides a spectacular 360 degree scenic view. The High Peaks, Whiteface Mountain, Ausable River Valley, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont can all be seen.

There are some rough sections of trail that DEC will be working to improve in the future.

Hikers can continue along the

ridgeline, following rock cairns, for approximately 1.5 miles to the summit of Jay Mountain. The ridgeline is largely open and provides numerous opportunities to enjoy the surrounding scenery.

DEC contracted with the Student Conservation Association’s Adirondack Program and the Adirondack Mountain Club’s (ADK) Professional Trail Crew to build the trail with DEC staff.

The trail work was funded by the Environmental Protection Fund and a generous donation from ADK’s Hurricane Mountain Chapter.

The new trailhead was constructed by the Town of Jay Highway Department, with additional work by inmate crews from the Department of Correctional Services Moriah Shock Camp and DEC staff.

The newly re-organized Boy Scouts of America Troop 5 out of Keeseville were raising some money for their troop and performing community service as they helped out at the 105th Chicken & Biscuit Supper held on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Harkness United Methodist church.

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Jay budget hearing set

Roy Book Binder to perform in Jay PTO to host benefit walk

Au SABLE FORKS — The Town of Jay’s Public Hearing on the proposed budget hearing will be held on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. with the regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

JAY — Roy Book Binder will bring his patented blend of song and storytelling to the Amos and Julia Ward Theater in Jay on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in a concert sponsored by the Jay Music and Entertainment Society (JEMS). Book Binder will also present a free workshop/meet the artist talk preceding the concert at 1 p.m. at the Keene Valley Library.

The Amos and Julia Ward Theater is located on the Village Green in Jay at the intersection of Routes 9N and 86. Tickets are $6. and may be purchased at the door. For more information, please contact Deb Vanneman at 946-7592 or dmvanneman@yahoo.com.

Willsboro Veterans Day event WILLSBORO — The Willsboro, Reber, Essex, and Boquet Churches are sponsoring on Sunday, Nov. 11, the Eighth Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Program and Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Willsboro Central School Cafeteria.

Veterans, please call 963-7984 or 572-5025 (Bobbi Paye) to make a Reservation for you and your guest by Nov. 4. If you are attending and have not submitted a photo of you in military uniform before, please let us know and we will gladly pick it up and included in our photo slide presentation. The photo will be copied and returned. Reservations are required to attend.

Cemetery asks for take down MORIAH — All members and friends of the Moriah Union Cemetery Association are asked to remove artificial flowers and excess items from their lots before Nov. 19.

WORSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY AU SABLE FORKS St. James’ Church - Epliscopal (Anglican Catholic) Rev. Patti Johnson, Seacon. Services: Wed. 6:00 p.m.

Evening Prayer and Healing Service. Holy Eucharist Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Phone 518-593-1838 or 518-647-5312.

United Methodist Church - Main Street. 647-8147.

Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Holy Name Catholic Church - Rt. 9N, Main Street, AuSable Forks, 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Daily Masses Monday at 5:15 p.m., Tues. - Fri. at 8 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:15 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before weekend masses.

BLACK BROOK St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - Black Brook, Silver Lake Rd., 647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Masses Sun. 11 a.m. Confessions (reconciliation) one half hour before each mass.

BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church - 14 Oregon Plains Rd., 8913178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11am, Sunday School 10am, Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 pm.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist - Rt. 9N. 834-5083. Sunday, 11 a.m.

Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church - Court Street. 873-6760.

Father Francis Flynn, Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Nye Home.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. 4:10 p.m. Website: ccsespn.grainofwheat.net Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) - 10 Williams Street. 873-2509. Sunday, Holy Communion 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Healing Prayer Service: Every Wed. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Group: Every Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Rev. David Sullivan or Ann Marie Speir. All are welcome. Email: goodshepherdetown2011@hotmail.com Web: www.etowngoodshepherd.org United Church of Christ (Congregational) - Court Street.

873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6.

Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com ESSEX St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Rt. 22. 963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin. No Mass in Essex from Columbus Day to Memorial Day, closed for the Winter.

Essex Community United Methodist Church - Corner of Rt. 22 and Main St. 963-7766. Rev. John E. Hunn. , Sunday Worship - 10:15 AM, Sunday School - 10:15 AM. web page: www.unyumc.org/churches/ detail/375 St. John’s Episcopal Church - Church Street. 963-7775.

Holy Communion and Church School, Sunday 9:15 a.m., Morning Prayer, Wednesday 9 a.m.

Community Potluck Supper, Tuesday 6 p.m. Old Testament Bible Study, Wednesdays 10 a.m., Rev. Margaret Shaw. Email: stjohnschurch@willex.com Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet - 2172, NY Rt. 22 in Essex. Formerly Church of the Nazarene.

Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m. Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Family Christian movies on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m., and Hymn sing on the 4th Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Email: foothillsbapt@netzero.net HARKNESS Harkness United Methodist Church - Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., Harkness, NY. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@aol.com JAY First Baptist Church of Jay - Rev. Joyce Bruce, Pastor.

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

KEENE St. Brendan’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass at 4 p.m., Sunday Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Pastor: Rev. John R.

Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 523-2200. Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Church - Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m., June 24 through September 9. Varying roster of priests celebrate communion each week.

Keene Valley Congregational Church - Main Street. 5764711. Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

KEESEVILLE Immaculate Conception - St. John the Baptist - 1804 Main Street, 834-7100. Monsignor Leeward Poissant.

Ant. Mass Saturdays - 4 p.m. - St. John’s. Sunday Masses; 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception during the winter months. Email: rcckparish@charter.net St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Clinton Street, Keeseville.

563-6836. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Rev. Blair Biddle.

Keeseville United Methodist Church - Front Street, Keeseville. 834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 834-7577.

Email: ediepoland@aol.com The Good Shepherd Church of the Nazarene - 124 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY. 834-9408. Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Independent Baptist Church - Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, Keeseville, NY. 834-9620. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 7 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: office@ibck.org Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, Keeseville, 834-7373. Pastor Warren Biggar. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Tuesday: Home Prayer Groups 7 p.m. (Call for locations). Thursday: Ladies Bible Study 2:30 p.m. in Keeseville, 7 p.m. in Plattsburgh (Call for locations). Friday: Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m.; Kingdom Kids 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Website: www.thebridgekeeseville.com Email: vikki@thebridgekeeseville.com LAKE PLACID New Hope Christian Fellowship Church - 207 Station St., Lake Placid, NY. A full gospel church. Rev. Richard Ducatt, pastor. Services are Sunday 10a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fellowship prayer, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Thursday Bible Study. Once a month covered dish after Sunday morning service. Child care available Sunday & Thursday. Handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-523-3652.

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WESTPORT — The Westport Parent Teacher Organization is hosting “Fly Like an Eagle” 5K Fun Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Westport Central School. Registration is 8 to 8:45 a.m. in the gymnasium. Race starts at 9 a.m.

Race fee is $5 for students, $10 for adults ($25 max per family). Pancake breakfast starts at 9:30 a.m. for $5 per person, or free for all runners. Come for the race, the breakfast or both. For registration forms visit www.westportcs.org or stop by the Westport Central School office. All proceeds support classroom and academic initiatives. For more information contact Laura Sells-Doyle, 9624049.

Thanksgiving dinner set WESTPORT — The congregation and friends of the Westport Federated Church will again be offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to the community at 12:30 p.m. on

Lake Placid Baptist Church - Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ Worship service Sunday 10:15 a.m. 2253 Saranac Ave., LP 523-2008, www.lpbaptist.org.

St. Eustace Episcopal Church - Worship services Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Prayers; Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing 2450 Main St., LP, 523-2564, www.steustace.org.

St. Agnes Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m., Sunday masses 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 169 Hillcrest, LP, 523-2200. Rev. John R. Yonkovig Adirondack Community Church - Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 2583 Main St., LP. 523-3753, www.adkcomchurch.org.

Pilgrim Holiness Church - 6057 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY 12946. Tel. 518-523-2484 Pastor: William S. Saxton. Sunday School - 9: 45 AM Sunday Worship - 11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 PM Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 7:00 PM www.lakeplacidpilgrimholinesschurch.com LEWIS Elizabethtown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Rt. 9 West, Lewis, NY. Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study & Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting. For further information contact Brian Frawley 518-873-2610.

First Congregational Church - Lewis, 873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www.firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com PORT HENRY Lake Champlain Bible Fellowship - Adult Sunday School 9:00-10:00 a.m., Coffee fellowship 10:00-10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 10:30 a.m.; Nursery and 36 Sunday School provided during worship service; VOICE Youth Group for teens; Variety of bible studies and groups available that meet weekly.

FREE community movie night the first Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. Visit our website to see what is showing 6 Church St., (518) 546-4200, www.lcbible.org, Pastor Tom Smith.

REBER United Methodist Church - Valley Road. 963-7924. Rev. Chilton McPheeters. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Church School 11 a.m.

SARANAC LAKE St. Bernard’s Catholic Church - Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Father Mark Reilly, Pastor, 27 St. Bernard Street, SL, 891-4616, www.stbernardssaranaclake.com Episcopal Church of St. Luke - 136 Main St., SL, 891-3605.

Sunday worship services at 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., led by the Reverand Ann S. Giallard, www.stlukessaranaclake.org

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Church to welcome back group WESTPORT — The Westport Federated Church is pleased to announce that the St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble will be returning to present a concert of Russian traditional, sacred and folk music on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Westport Federated Church.

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Flu clinic in Jay JAY — A flu clinic will be held at the Town of Jay Community Center Gym in Au Sable Forks Nov. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. In or out of Essex County residents are welcome. Preregistration is encouraged and forms are available at the Town of Jay Supervisor ’s Office. Cost is $30 per vaccine; Medicare or Medicaid Free of Charge.

High Peaks Church - A Bible-believing, non-denominational church. 97 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, 891-3255 Saranac Lake Baptist Church - 490 Broadway, Saranac Lake, 891-5473 First United Methodist Church - 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, 891-3473 Adirondack Alliance Church - 72 Canaras Ave., SL, 8911383. Sharing the hope of Christ, building relationships with god. Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. with nursery care available.

First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) - 57 Church Sreet, Saranac Lake, NY, 518-891-3401, Rev. Joann White. All Are Welcome Here! 9:45am Sunday Worship. Sunday School for All Ages.

Nursery Care. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

Handicap Accessible & Hearing Assistance. www.saranaclakepresbyterianchurch.org Saranac Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - 5043 Rt. 3, Saranac Lake, 518-891-9233 Sunday Public Talk 10 a.m. followed by Watchtower Study 10:35 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity - Worshipping at the First United Methodist Church at 63 Church St., Saranac Lake. Pastor Michael Richards presiding. 518-8915262. Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour. Sunday School available.

TUPPER LAKE United Community Church - 25 High Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9810 Holy Name Catholic Church - 114 Main Street, Tupper Lake, 359-9194 St. Alphonsus Church - 48 Wawbeek Avenue, Tupper Lake, 359-3405.

St. Thomas Episcopal - 8 Brentwood Ave, Tupper Lake 359-9786 The Tupper Lake Baptist Chapel - Corner Lake & Mill Streets. 518-359-3402. Rev. Richard Wilburn. Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

WADHAMS United Church of Christ - Sunday worship celebration at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Leon Hebrink. 962-8293 *For other ministry & discipleship opportunities see the Westport Federated Church schedule.

WESTPORT Federated Church - The “Stone Church” on Main Street, Westport - Woship Celebration Sundays at 9:00 am with “Children’s Church.” Bible and book discussion fellowship at 6:00 pm Thursdays in the parsonage.

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Pastor Dick Hoff. Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Teen Club Saturday 6 p.m.; Olympian Club Sunday

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5:30 p.m. (Sept. - May) Email: westportbiblech@westelcom.com St. Philip Neri Catholic Church - 6603 Main St., Father Peter Riani, Pastor. Residence, 873-6760. Mass schedule: Sun., 8:30 a.m. Weekdays: consult bulletin. Email: allrises@westelcom.com WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ - 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Worship and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Church phone number 518-963-4048.

United Methodist Church - Rt. 22. 963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

After school religous education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session) St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church - 3746 Main Street.

963-4524. Rev. John Demo, Admin.

Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. & Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 p.m.; Sunday 9:15 a.m.

WILMINGTON Calvary Baptist Church - Rt. 86. 946-2482. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (classes for all ages); Morning Worship 11 a.m. & Evening Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church - Mass Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m. Rev. Kris Lauzon - Pastor, John J. Ryan - Deacon, Confessions 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Whiteface Community United Methodist Church - Rt. 86 and Haselton Road in Wilmington. Pastor Brooke Newell invites everyone to join the congregation for Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and coffee and fellowship after. Sunday School is offered during the worship service and there is an available nursery area. Church office is located in the adjacent Reuben Sanford building and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 946-7757. Riverside Thrift Shop is located in adjacent Methodist Barn and is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The phone for Shop is 946-2922. The Ecumenical Food Pantry is open in the Reuben Sanford building on Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m.

Call Don Morrison at 946-7192 for emergencies.

The Senior Lunch program under the director of Carolyn Kane serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Questions concerning the site can be answered at 946-2922 during that time only.

Wilmington Church of the Nazarene - Wilmington, NY. 946-7708. Bob Hess, Pastor. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service - 11 a.m.; Wednesday - Night Teen Group 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Bible Study - Every Tuesday with Potluck at 6:00 p.m. and Bible Study at 7 p.m. Church Office hours - Tues. - Thurs. in the a.m. www.wilmingtonnazarene.org

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LAKE PLACID — Children’s Theater: Charlotte’s Web to be performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 2 p.m. $8. 523-2512.

SARANAC LAKE — Opening Artist reception for Roy Brinker, Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main Street, 5-7 p.m.

891-2615. www.adirondackartistsguild.com.

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Horace Nye Home to hold annual Food Sale and Craft Fair, Horace Nye Home, 81 Park Street, 10a.m. -3:30p.m. 873-2266. The cost is $10. per table.

SARANAC LAKE — A free foot and wound screening clinic to be held, Adirondack Health's Wound & Hyperbaric Treatment Center, 285 Old Lake Colby Road, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Schedule a free screening, 897-2800. www.AdirondackHealth.org<http://www.adirondackhealth.org/>.

Saturday, Nov. 3

LAKE PLACID — Casting with Plaster Class, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9 a.m.-noon. $15.

LAKE PLACID — Painting Stained Glass Classes, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $160.

JAY — Music Appreciation for Ages 3 to 6 with Julie Robinson Robards. Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 10:30-11:15a.m.

WILLSBORO — Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson's comedy to be shown. Willsboro Central School, 29 School Lane, 8 p.m. $5, kids and youth $2. www.cvfilms.org.

LAKE PLACID — Children’s Theater: Charlotte’s Web to

be performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 2 p.m. $8. 523-2512.

LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market , Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex Building, 17 Algonquin Way. 10 a.m.1p.m. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com.

Sunday, Nov. 4

KEENE VALLEY — The Keene Central School Forensics Team will present a staged reading of Stanley Rutherford's absurdist comedy, "Tables and Chairs." Keene Central School, 33 Market Street, 5 p.m. $5. 946-8323.

Monday, Nov. 5

LAKE PLACID — Life Drawing Classes, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 6-8 p.m. $70.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

LAKE PLACID — Intro to Improv. Comedy Classes, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8-10 p.m. $80.

WESTPORT — Roast Beef Dinner, Westport Federated Church, 7 Baybreeze Lane. 4:30 p.m. $9, kids $4. 9628720.

WHALLONSBURG — Election Night Dinner, takeout begins at 4:30, 5:30-7:30. $10. Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Rt. 22 at Whallons Bay Rd. www.thegrangehall.org.

AU SABLE FORKS — Election Night Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Au Sable Forks United Methodist Church, 2546 New York 9N, 5 p.m. $7. kids $5. 647-8007.

CLINTONVILLE — Ausable Valley will be starting Pee Wee Wrestling, high school wrestling room, 1490 New York

LAKE PLACID — Pre Pre Primary classes for LPCA Dance Studio, For age 2 and up, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9:30 a.m. 523-2512.

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Historical Society to hold regular monthly meeting and special presentation on the “1964 Whiteface Championship Sports Car Hillclimb”, Wilmington Community Center. 7 p.m. 420-8370.

LAKE PLACID — Author Reading with Hillary Jordan, The Whiteface Lodge, 7 Whiteface Inn Road, 6:30 p.m. $5, 523-2950.

Thursday, Nov. 8

KEESEVILLE — FLU Clinic, Essex County Public Health, 7513 Court Street,, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $30. www.co.essex.ny.us/PublicHealth, 873-3500.

JAY — Board of Trustes Meeting, Wells Memorial Library, 12230 New York 9N, 7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — Phill Greenland: Standards & Showtunes, Left Bank Cafe, 36 Broadway, Saranac Lake WILLSBORO — New Ecumenical Women’s Video Bible Study, Willsboro Methodist Church, 3731 Main St, 963-7924.

Saturday, Nov. 10

LAKE PLACID — Casting with Plaster Class, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 9 a.m.-noon. $15.

LAKE PLACID — Met Live showing: Tempest, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 1 p.m. $16.

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LAKE PLACID — LPCA Green Market , Lake Placid Center for the Arts Annex Building, 17 Algonquin Way. 10 a.m.1p.m. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidFarmersMarket.com.

WESTPORT — Crafts and Baked Goods Sale, Westport Federated Church, 7 Baybreeze Lane, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — Making Arrow Head Class, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $80.

LAKE PLACID — Second Saturday Storytime to celebrate International Drum Month, The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, 10 a.m. 523-2950. www.thebookstoreplus.com.

Sunday, Nov. 11

WADHAMS — The Veteran's Organizations of Essex County to hold an observance of Veteran's Day, Essex County Veteran's Cemetery, County Rte 8, 11a.m. 873-2138.

JAY — Roy Book Binder, acoustic blues guitarist, singersongwriter, and storyteller to perform, Amos and Julia Ward Theater, Intersection of Rte 9N and 86. 4 p.m. 946-7592.

WILLSBORO — Eighth Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Program and Dinner, Willsboro Central School Cafeteria, 29 School Lane, 5:30 p.m. 963-7984.

Monday, Nov. 12

LAKE PLACID — Life Drawing Classes, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 6-8 p.m. $70.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

LAKE PLACID — Intro to Improv. Comedy Classes, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Way, 8-10 p.m. $80.

LAKE PLACID — Just Beyond Computer Basics computer class, The Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main Street, 10 a.m.- noon. 523-3200.

LAKE PLACID — Introduction to Microsoft Word computer class, The Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main Street, 1-3 p.m. 523-3200.

Wednesday, Nov. 14

WADHAMS — MOONLIGHT IN WADHAMS: Beethoven and the Sonata, Wadhams Free library, 763 New York 22 Scenic, 7:30 p.m. 962-8717.

Thursday, Nov. 15

JAY — Flu Clinic, Town of Jay Community Center Gym, 1-2 p.m. $30. Medicare or Medicaid Free of Charge. 6472204.

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V N - 1 0 / 6 - 11 / 1 0 / 1 2 6TC-20567 ----------------------------P U B L I C AT I O N NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY First: The name of the limited liability company is Towards Excellence, LLC (hereinafter referred to as

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the Company ).

Second: The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2012.

Third: The office of the Company is located in Essex County.

Fourth: The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served.

The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is c/o the Company, 43 Round Top Lane, Keene, New York 12942.

Fifth: The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Sixth: The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law.

V N - 1 0 / 6 - 11 / 1 0 / 1 2 6TC-20575 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC. HOME HEALTH S U R V E Y SOLUTIONS LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/24/12. Office location: Essex County.

Principal business location: 773 Route 22, Wadhams, Ny 12993. SSNY desig-

nated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to The LLC, 773 Route 22, Wadhams, NY 12993.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-10/13-11/17/126TC-20595 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NORTH SHORE APARTMENTS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/26/12. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 892 Whallons Bay Road, Essex, New York 12936. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VN-10/13-11/17/126TC-20602 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EAST ADIRONDACK CATTLE COMPANY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/11/12.

Office location: Essex County. SSNY has

been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Greg W. Weber, 1447 County Route 10, Westport, New York 12993. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VN-10/13-11/17/126TC-20603 ----------------------------DESTINY EXPEDITIONS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 08/30/12. Office Location: Essex County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 1433 NYS Route 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-10/13-11/17/126TC-20620 ----------------------------NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED L I A B I L I T Y COMPANY [LLC] Name: OUT ON A LIMB TREE SERVICE, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on 10/5/12. Office location: Essex County.

Principal business location: 41 Cherry Lane, Lake Placid, New York 12946.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 41 Cherry Lane, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-10/20-11/24/126TC-20656 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold a public hearing on November 8th at 6:00 P.M. at the Essex Town Hall regarding Local Law #2 of 2012.

"A local law to override the tax levy unit".

Audrey Hoskis, Town Clerk V N - 11 / 3 / 1 2 - 1 T C 20688 ----------------------------THE TOWN OF ESSEX will hold a budget public hearing on November 8th at 6:15 P.M. Town Officials proposed salaries are as follows: Supervisor - $20,241 Town Clerk/Tax Collecter - $18,724 Justice - $11,593 Councilman (4) $2,460 Chairman - Assessors - $4,160 Assessors (2) - $3,564 Superintendent of Highways - $37,340 Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk V N - 11 / 3 / 1 2 - 1 T C 20689 -----------------------------

H O U S E A L ASSOCIATES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/25/12.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 25 Sam Spear Rd., Westport, NY 12993, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-11/3-12/8/12-6TC20692 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2013 NOVEMBER 8, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary Budget of the Town of Elizabethtown for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, 7563 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 2:00 PM. FURTHER NOTICE, is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Elizabethtown will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a Public hearing thereon at the Town Hall in Elizabethtown, NY Thurs-

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day November 8, 2012 at 7:00PM and at such hearing any persons may be heard in favor of or against any item or items therein complied pursuant to Section 113 of the Town Law. The proposed salaries for the Town Officials are hereby specified: SUPERVISOR $20,000.00 TOWN CLERK/TAX C O L L E C T O R 15,288.00 4 COUNCIL PERSONS $3,822.00 EA H I G H W A Y SUPERINTENDENT $35,643.00 2 TOWN JUSTICES $11, 244.50 EA Final Revision and Adoption of said Budget will be on the 20th day of November 2012 at the regular Town Board meeting at 7:00 PM. Debra Brooks Town Clerk Dated: October 29, 2012 V N - 11 / 3 / 1 2 - 1 T C 20704 ----------------------------LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget for the Town of Willsboro, County of Essex, for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2013 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town

Clerk at the Willsboro Town Hall, 5 Farrell Road, Willsboro, New York, where it is available for inspection of all interested persons, Monday - Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., except Holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Town Board, of the Town of Willsboro, will meet and review Preliminary Budget and will hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Town Hall, 5 Farrell Road, Willsboro, New York at 6:30 P.M. on November 7th, 2012 and at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against any item or items therein contained. Pursuant to Section 113 of the Town Law, the proposed salaries of the following Elected Town Officials are here by specified as follows: S u p e r v i s o r : $30,000.00 Town Clerk/Tax Collector $35,878.23 Highway Superintendent $49,805.37 Town Justice $11,653.00 (2) Councilperson $ 3,950.00 (4) Beverly P. Moran Town Clerk October 26, 2012 V N - 11 / 3 / 1 2 - 1 T C 20706 ----------------------------Need a good dependable car?

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING EVERYTHING! FURS, Coins, Gold, Antiques, Watches, Silver, Art, Diamonds."The Jewelers Jeweler Jack" 1-917-696-2024

By Appointment. Lic-Bonded.

BUYING/SELLING: GOLD, gold coins, sterling silver, silver coins, diamonds, fine watches (Rolex, Cartier, Patek, Phillippe), paintings, furs, estates. Call for appointment 917-696-2024 JAY CA$H PAID - up to $26/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800 -371-1136 DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Wanted Check us out online! All Major Brands Bought Dtsbuyers.com 1-866-446-3009 DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Wanted Check us out Online! All Major Brands Bought Dtsbuyer.com 1866-446-3009 RECORD COLLECTOR would like to buy record collection and sheet music. Cash Paid!

Please Call 518-846-6784.

WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES, before 1980, Running or not. $Top CASH$ PAID! 1-315-5698094

WANTED TO BUY Wanted: Will Pay up to $15 for High School Yearbooks 1900-2012.

Any School, Any State. www.yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040 WANTED: WILL Pay up to $15.00 for High School Yearbooks 19002012. Any School/Any State. www.yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040 WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil & gas interests. Send details P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co 80201 WANTS TO purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 YEARBOOKS UP to $15 paid for high school yearbooks 1900-2012. www. yearbookusa.com or 214514-1040

DOGS LABRADOR RETIRVER PUPPIES 9 Weeks. adorable family raised akc reg yellow lab puppies.first shots and wormed ready now 518-529-0165 or 315-244-3855 $400.00 tashley520@yahoo.com

The Classified Superstore

1-800-989-4237

HORSES

LAND

EXPERIENCED TRAIL HORSE calm disposition, any level rider, VTD Vaccinations, shoes, $2000 OBO. Come ride him. 518-8732424

1 ACRE OF LAND on Atwood RD in West Chazy, NY. Nice location, close to school & church. 819-275-1899 or 518-493 -2478

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.

FARM HANDYMAN FARMHOUSE 5 acres - $69,900. 4BR, 2 Bath, solid! Must sell due to bankruptcy!

Gorgeous upstate NY setting just off Thruway! Make offer! 1-888775-8114 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com NEW YORK STATE Farm, HANDYMAN FARMHOUSE. 5 acres - $69,900. 4BR, 2 Bath, solid! Must sell due to bankruptcy!

Gorgeous country setting just off Exit 30! Owner terms! Make offer!

1-888-701-1864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com

HUNT TROPHY DEER! 40 ACRES $59,900. 60 acres - $79,900. 100 acres - $119,900.Prime Southern Zone deer units! Streams, mature hardwoods, fields, apple trees!

Close before opening day and we pay your closing costs! 1-888-775 -8114 LAND FOR SALE Lake Liquidation NY: 8 acre Waterfront Home $99,900. 6 acres on Bass Lake $29,900. 5 acres Lake/River uses $18,900. 40 new properties. Financing www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626.

LOTS & ACREAGE HUNT TROPHY DEER! 40 acres- $59,900; 60 acres- $79,900; 100 acres119,900. Prime southern Zone deer units! Streams, Mature hardwoods, fields, apple trees! Close before opening day and we pay your closing costs! (888)7017509 NEW YORK STATE Land, BASS LAKE: 6 ACRES ON LAKE, $29,900. 7 Acres, 100' on lake, $39,900.www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626

LOTS & ACREAGE BARN + 15 ACRES- $89,900! 25,000 square foot dairy or horse barn, silos, milk house, huge hay loft, elevators, beautiful pasture, additional 100 acres available! Terms! Call (888)905-8847 NEW YORK HUNTERS BASE CAMP SPECIAL - 5 Acres w/ 1 room log cabin - $19,995FREE LIST! Over 100 land and camp bargains, large acreage, camps, andwaterfront. Call 1-800-2297843 Or visit www.landandcamps.com NEW YORK STATE Land, ATTENTION HUNTERS! 60 ACRES - $89,900. Large stream, hardwoods, some fields& apple trees! So. Zone! Add'l 40 ac also available! Call now! 1-888-7011864 www.NewYorkLandandLakes.com UPSTATE NY TIMBERLAND, LAKES & CAMP 268 ACRES - Was $359,995 Now$275,995. Several streams, lake, good roads & trails.

Excellent hunting. Call owner 1 800-229-7843 Or visit www.landandcamps.com.

VACATION PROPERTY EXTENSIVE LISTINGS in Central New York, including Delaware, Schoharie, Otsego,Chenango and Madison counties...go to www.townandcountryny.com

ACCESSORIES TONNEAU COVER Fit's Toyota Tacoma 4 door pickup 64"x60" Excellent condition $99.00 518-578-5500 TRUCK CAP for large truck. 518-946-7760. $90

AUTO DONATION A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR! Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Most highly rated breast cancer charity in America! Tax Deductible/Fast Free Pick Up. 1-800771-9551 www.carsforbreastcancer.org DONATE A CAR HELP CHILDREN FIGHTING DIABETES. Fast, Free Towing. Call 7 days/week. NonrunnersOK. Tax Deductible. Call Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1-800-5780408 DONATE YOUR CAR to CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND of AMERICA and help end CHILDHOOD CANCER. Tax Deductible.

Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. 7 Days 1-800-4698593 JOB HUNTING? Find the job of your dreams right here in the Help wanted listings of our Classifieds- youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you did!

2012 FORD FOCUS FORD RETAIL CASH BACK $2,000 OR GET 0% FOR 60 MONTHS* FORD LOYALTY/CONQUEST $500 ~ TOTAL $2,500 ONLY 4 LEFT Offer ends 1/2/13

2012 FORD TAURUS SEL Ford Retail Customer Cash Ford Retail Bonus Cash FMCC Retail Bonus Cash*

-$2,500 -$500 -$500

TOTAL CASH BACK $3,500 60 MONTHS* OR GET $1,000 PLUS 0% FOR Offer ends 11/4/12

2012 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT 4X4 Ford 5.0L Retail Bonus Cash -$500 TOTAL CASH BACK $5,000 FOR 60 Ford Retail Customer Cash -$2,000 MONTHS* OR GET $1,500 PLUS 0% FMCC Retail Bonus Cash* -$1,000 Ford Retail Trade Assist Cash -$1,500 Offer ends 11/30/12

2013 FORD FOCUS 5DR ST

NEW!

#HSP533

$

NEW!

CITY: 47 MPG HIGHWAY: 47 MPG AND COMFORT FOR 5!

2.0 ECO BOOST / 252 HP 6 SPEED MANUAL 3-MODE ADVANCE TRAC

#HSP553

24,495

2013 FORD ESCAPE

$

26,745

HIGHWAY: 31 MPG W/AIR, CRUISE, PWR. LOCKS & WINDOWS #EP061

$

23,590

*Requires Credit approval.

41601

NEW!

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID

November 3, 2012 AUTO WANTED CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330 CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/ Week. Call Toll Free: 1-888-4162330 CASH FOR CARS AND TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer!

Running or Not! 1-888-416-2208 (888) 416-2208 TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

BOATS 1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle SS 396/350HP, original, $7400 OBO, email or call for details: dychyar8@msn.com / 607-2140053.

HEWITT PONTOON BOAT Lift, model# 1501, sits on the bottom of the lake. Make an Offer.

518-891-2767 Leave Message on Mail Box 1.

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www.thevalleynews.org 1977 156 GLASTRON Boat with 70 HP Johnson motor, with trailer, excellent condition. $3000. 518-359-8605

1952 DESOTO White/Blue, no rust, small Hemi,, great project car. Serious inquires only. $3500. 518-962-4688

2001 SUPRA SANTERA low hrs., mint cond., great ski wake board boat, beautiful trailer included, $19,500. 518-354-8089 2005 WHITEHALL SPIRIT rowing/sailboat. Classic boat, rare find. Must sell! Asking $6400 OBO. 845-868-7711

CARS 1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle SS 396/350HP, original, $7400 OBO, email or call for details: dychyar8@msn.com / 607-2140053.

ON 8/30/12 the above 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante ES was purchased in Vermont. On 9/16/12 the owner sold the vehicle and the transaction is incomplete. If you have any information please call 518-335-2468. or email rewardforinformation@gmail.co m 1970 CHEVROLET Chevelle SS 396/350HP, original, $7400 OBO, email or call for details: dychyar8@msn.com / 607-2140053.

L OANS A VAILABLE NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? BANKRUPTCY?

Hometown Chevrolet

152 Broadway Whitehall, NY •

(518) 499-2886 • Ask for Joe

36766

1998 SATURN SL2, 4 door Sedan, 98,000 miles, excellent condition, great gas mileage, no rust, $2399.00. 518-962-8270 or 518-569-2064 TOYOTA COROLLA 2001 CE 118,000 miles, good condition, 4 new all season tires. $3500.00. 518-946-7085 Call: (518) 946-7085

MOTORCYCLES 1989 YAMAH Virago runs good $1250; 2003 Hyosung runs good, $2000.

Please call 518-962-4394

2002 HONDA VTX 1800, mint condition, many extras, $4500. 518-492-2348 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 Mint condition. 11,000 miles.

Many extras incl. new battery, removable luggage rack, back rest & windshield. 518-946-8341. $4,500 2010 HONDA STATELINE 1200 Miles, Black, 1312cc $8,500 518-569-8170 WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800-7721142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

TRUCKS 1999 FORD F350 XLT SUPER DUTY Black/Gray 90,000 kms, Good condition. Flatbed $5,500 OBO Call: (518) 293-7479 2000 RANGER 2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Super Cab, camper top, liner, tonneau cover, 6 cyl., auto, AC, stereo, 130K, Asking $3595. 518-576-9042 95 CHEVY PICK-UP Truck 1500, 4x4, 95,000 miles, auto, Fisher Plow, New Tires, New Brakes, New Alternator, Starter, Front & Rear Shocks, #4500 Negotiable. 518-946-7550 Call: (518) 946-7550

Need a dependable car? Check out the classifieds.

Call 1-800-989-4237.

FORD NIGHT November 15, 9am to 9pm

Help the animals at the North Country SPCA! Come to Egglefield Bros. Ford in Elizabethtown & register to win a brand new Ford Fusion, a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, and the chance to be a guest judge on American Idol!

Ford will donate $10 for the first 50 people who register & Egglefield Bros. will donate $10 for the first 100 people.

That’s $1,500 for the animals!

PETS WELCOME! “Home For Your

Since 1910”

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y., 12932

41606

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Route 9 Elizabethtown, NY

Dealer #7085874

518-873-6389

Certified

www.adirondackchevrolet.com

ALL NEW

CHEVY VOLT 92 MPG G

• Stk. #CS40 • Navigation • Fully Loaded • OnStar • XM Radio

• Stk. #CR190 • Automatic i • Fully Loaded • OnStar • XM Radio

CHEVY TRAVERSE LT

222

*#

PER MON MONTH NTH

• Stk. #CR212 • AWD • Remote Startt • Trailer Pkg. • Fully Loaded • OnStar • XM Radio

35 MPG G

SILVERADO 1500 EXT CAB 4X4 LS

352

$

• Stk Stk. k. #CS6 ll Loaded L d d • Fully • HD Trailer Pkg. • OnStar • XM Radio

*#

PER MONTH

CHEVY CRUZE LS

$

368

$

356

$

ALL NEW

*#

PER MONTH

• Stk Stk. k. #CS2 ully ll Loaded L d d • Fully • XM Radio • OnStar

*#

MALIBU ECO

309

$

PER MONTH

*#

PER MONTH 38 MPG G

41598

*TAX, TITLE, REG. NOT INCLUDED. †† 10,000 MILES PER YEAR/39 MONTH LEASE. ** MUST OWN GM PRODUCT. ALL LEASES APPROVED BY ALLY. MUST HAVE A FICO CREDIT SCORE OF 700 OR MORE. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. SEE DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

CHECK OUT THESE HOT SUMMER SAVINGS ON THESE QUALITY USED VEHICLES. 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS

2012 Chevy Malibu LT

CS49B, Leather, Moonroof, Fully Loaded!

CP230, Fully Loaded

CS57A, 4x4, Moonroof, 6 Disc CD Changer, XM Radio, OnStar, Low Low Miles

AM280A, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar, Moonroof

14,880 OR $286/MO*

2006 Chevy 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4 LT

14,986 OR $228/MO* 2012 Chevy Impala LT

12,986 OR $243/MO* 2001 Chevy Tracker 4x4

20,880 OR $318/MO* 2009 Chevy Equinox AWD LS

CR220A, Heated Leather Seats, OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded!

CP244, OnStar, XM Radio, Moonroof, Fully Loaded!

CR221A, ZR2, Auto, Fully Loaded! Low, Low Miles!

CR179A, Loaded

$

13,860 OR $261/MO* 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT $

$

10,875 OR $189/MO*

$

19,480 OR $312/MO* 2010 Chevy Cobalt LS

6,975 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

CS19A, Auto, AC

CP254A, Fully Loaded, Stow N Go!

$

CR134B, 4 Dr., Fully Loaded

$

$

$

10,780 OR $188/MO*

*Tax not included. †10,000 miles per year, 39 month lease. All leases approved

by ALLY. Must have a FICO Credit Score of 700 or more.

$

10,980 OR $191/MO*

$

30 MPG

16,975 OR $274/MO* 2005 Chevy Cobalt LS

$

CR218B

$

6,960

$135

OR /MO* GREAT SELECTION OF PRE-OWNED VEHICLES! Give Buzzy, Todd or Bucky a call today for more great everyday savings! 518-873-6389

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2006 BMW X3 AWD